Total enrollment
3,949
-120 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Oneida County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Oneida County, Wisconsin's 15 public schools span elementary through high school (7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high). Total enrollment is roughly 3,949 students.
4-year change in Oneida County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Oneida County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 52.8% | #37 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,949 | #43 of 70 | #1,552 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #48 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #17 of 70 | #537 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 41.7% | #30 of 70 | #2,023 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.0% | #44 of 70 | #1,836 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Oneida County school rankings
Residents
38,167
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
5 districts
Enrollment
3,949
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$69,371
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
41.6%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
7
1,790 students
Middle
3
529 students
High
5
1,630 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Rhinelander School District
2,224 students · 5 districts in Oneida County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Oneida County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
28.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
53
16.7% under 18
Test scores in Oneida County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Northwoods Community Elementary· 72.2%
- Sugar Camp Elementary· 65.2%
- Minocqua Elementary· 64.8%
- Three Lakes Elementary· 64.1%
- Three Lakes Junior High· 63.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- James Williams Middle· 38.8%
- Crescent Elementary· 40.6%
- Central Elementary· 42.2%
- Pelican Elementary· 47.1%
- Three Lakes Junior High· 63.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinelander High | Rhinelander | High | 09-12 | 757 | · |
| Lakeland High | Minocqua | High | 09-12 | 696 | · |
| Minocqua Elementary | Minocqua | Elementary | PK-08 | 506 | · |
| James Williams Middle | Rhinelander | Middle | 06-08 | 454 | · |
| Crescent Elementary | Rhinelander | Elementary | PK-05 | 384 | · |
| Central Elementary | Rhinelander | Elementary | PK-05 | 269 | · |
| Pelican Elementary | Rhinelander | Elementary | PK-05 | 263 | · |
| Three Lakes Elementary | Three Lakes | Elementary | PK-06 | 160 | · |
| Three Lakes High | Three Lakes | High | 09-12 | 156 | · |
| Sugar Camp Elementary | Rhinelander | Elementary | PK-06 | 111 | · |
| Northwoods Community Elementary | Harshaw | Elementary | PK-05 | 97 | · |
| Three Lakes Junior High | Three Lakes | Middle | 07-08 | 73 | · |
| Lakeland STAR Acad (LSA) | Minocqua | High | 09-12 | 21 | · |
| Lakeland STAR School--Strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable | Minocqua | Middle | 06-08 | 2 | · |
| McNaughton Correctional Center | Lake Tomahawk | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Oneida County
About Oneida County
In Wisconsin, Oneida County is a sparse county of about 38,167 residents. 15 public schools across the county enrolls about 3,949 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,371, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 6% lower than the Wisconsin median.
For a sense of the school types, Oneida County spans 7 elementary schools (1,790 students), 3 middle schools (529), and 5 high schools (1,630).
Rhinelander School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,224 students on its own.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Oneida County has decreased 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,069 students to 3,949.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Oneida County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data