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Pepin County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Pepin County runs 5 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 244 students. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Pepin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,219
+53 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,219
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,256
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.4%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
2
572 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
647 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Durand-Arkansaw School District
994 students · 2 districts in Pepin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Pepin 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
White
95%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
91%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
22.3% under 18

Test scores in Pepin County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. Pepin Elementary· 63.3%
  2. Durand Middle/High· 54.6%
  3. Caddie Woodlawn Elementary· 53.4%
  4. Pepin High· 37.8%

See all 4 schools in Pepin County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Durand Middle/HighDurandHigh06-12537·
Caddie Woodlawn ElementaryDurandElementaryPK-05457·
Pepin ElementaryPepinElementaryPK-06115·
Pepin HighPepinHigh07-12110·
Durand-Arkansaw Middle SchoolDurandCombinedM-M··

Cities in Pepin County

Durand3 schoolsPepin2 schools

About Pepin County

In Wisconsin, Pepin County is a low-population county of about 7,431 residents. 5 public schools across the county hosts about 1,219 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,256 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%.

In terms of grade levels, Pepin County is made up of 2 elementary schools (572 students), 2 high schools (647), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Pepin County is Durand-Arkansaw School District, which alone enrolls about 994 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pepin County has increased 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,166 students to 1,219.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Pepin County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Pepin County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Pepin County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 1,219.
How many high schools are in Pepin County?
Pepin County, Wisconsin has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 647 students.
How many elementary schools are in Pepin County?
Pepin County, Wisconsin has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 572 students.
What is the largest school district in Pepin County?
Durand-Arkansaw School District is the largest school district in Pepin County, serving approximately 994 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Pepin County?
Pepin County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 7,431, with a median age of 46. About 22.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Pepin County?
Median household income in Pepin County is $75,256, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Pepin County?
Approximately 23.0% of adults 25 and older in Pepin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Pepin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 35.4% of students in Pepin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pepin County schools?
Across Pepin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Pepin County?
Pepin County residents are approximately 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data