Total enrollment
1,440
+43 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Richland County
Wisconsin · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Richland County number 9, teaching approximately 1,440 Wisconsin students against a population of 17,205. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Richland County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Richland County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Wisconsin | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 45.5% | #53 of 67 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,440 | #67 of 70 | #2,516 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #66 of 70 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.6:1 | #4 of 70 | #217 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.6% | #5 of 70 | #1,273 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 29.2% | #43 of 70 | #1,830 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.
Richland County school rankings
Residents
17,205
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
1,440
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,420
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.6%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
4
721 students
Middle
1
69 students
High
3
638 students
Combined / other
1
12 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Richland School District
1,121 students · 2 districts in Richland County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Richland 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+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Richland County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Richland Center High· 44.8%
- Richland Center Intermediate School· 42.5%
- Ithaca Middle· 42.4%
- Ithaca Elementary· 41.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Center High | Richland Center | High | 07-12 | 512 | · |
| Richland Center Primary School | Richland Center | Elementary | PK-02 | 301 | · |
| Richland Center Intermediate School | Richland Center | Elementary | 03-06 | 275 | · |
| Ithaca Elementary | Richland Center | Elementary | PK-05 | 145 | · |
| Ithaca High | Richland Center | High | 09-12 | 105 | · |
| Ithaca Middle | Richland Center | Middle | 06-08 | 69 | · |
| PARTNER Charter School | Richland Center | High | 08-12 | 21 | · |
| Richland Online Academy | Richland Center | Combined | KG-12 | 12 | · |
| Richland Community 4K | Richland Center | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Richland County
About Richland County
Richland County is a thinly populated Wisconsin county of about 17,205 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 1,440 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,420, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 10% noticeably below the Wisconsin median.
On the school-mix side, Richland County spans 4 elementary schools (721 students), 1 middle school (69), 3 high schools (638), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Richland County is Richland School District, which alone enrolls about 1,121 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Richland County has climbed 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,397 students to 1,440. Over that span, Richland County gained 1 school, going from 7 to 8.
On this page, the community for Richland County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data