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Sawyer County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

12 public schools serving approximately 2,563 students, in a county of 18,476 residents.

Schools
12
5 districts
Enrollment
2,563
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,801
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.9%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hayward Community School District
1,905 students · 5 districts in Sawyer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sawyer 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
78%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
7%
Native American
13%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
59%
Hispanic
0%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
30%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.0%
civilian labor
Median age
53
17.4% under 18

All schools (12)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hayward HighHaywardHigh09-12529·
Hayward PrimaryHaywardElementaryPK-02416·
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa SchoolHaywardOtherKG-12396·
Hayward IntermediateHaywardElementary03-05353·
Hayward MiddleHaywardMiddle06-08347·
Hayward Ctr for Individualized LearningHaywardOtherPK-12229·
Winter ElementaryWinterElementaryPK-05113·
Winter HighWinterHigh09-1283·
Winter MiddleWinterMiddle06-0853·
Northern Waters Environmental SchoolHaywardHigh06-1231·
WOLI/Akii'gikinoo'amaading Environmental SchoolHaywardHigh06-1213·
Flambeau Correctional CenterHawkinsHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Sawyer County?
Sawyer County, Wisconsin has 12 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,563 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sawyer County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Sawyer County?
Hayward Community School District is the largest school district in Sawyer County, serving approximately 1,905 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Sawyer County?
Sawyer County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 18,476, with a median age of 53. About 17.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sawyer County?
Median household income in Sawyer County is $60,801, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 14.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sawyer County?
Approximately 27.4% of adults 25 and older in Sawyer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sawyer County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.9% of students in Sawyer County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wisconsin county average of 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sawyer County schools?
Across Sawyer County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sawyer County?
Sawyer County residents are approximately 78% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sawyer County is owner-occupied?
Sawyer County has about 16,250 housing units, of which roughly 76.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data