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Taylor County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 4,774 students, in a county of 20,024 residents.

Schools
11
3 districts
Enrollment
4,774
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,350
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
40.1%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Medford Area Public School District
3,963 students · 3 districts in Taylor County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Taylor 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
94%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
23.1% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Rural Virtual AcademyMedfordOtherPK-121,850·
Medford HighMedfordHigh09-12692·
Medford MiddleMedfordMiddle05-08628·
Medford ElementaryMedfordElementaryPK-04589·
Rib Lake ElementaryRib LakeElementaryPK-05223·
Stetsonville ElementaryStetsonvilleElementaryPK-04204·
Gilman HighGilmanHigh07-12152·
Gilman ElementaryGilmanElementaryPK-06150·
Rib Lake HighRib LakeHigh09-12133·
Rib Lake MiddleRib LakeMiddle06-0888·
eSucceed Charter SchoolGilmanOtherKG-1265·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Wisconsin has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 4,774 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Taylor County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Taylor County?
Medford Area Public School District is the largest school district in Taylor County, serving approximately 3,963 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Taylor County?
Taylor County has roughly 20,024 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Taylor County?
Median household income in Taylor County is $69,350, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 5.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Taylor County?
Approximately 17.0% of adults 25 and older in Taylor County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Taylor County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 40.1% of students in Taylor 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 42.3%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Taylor County schools?
Across Taylor County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 17.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Taylor County?
Taylor County residents are approximately 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Taylor County is owner-occupied?
Taylor County has about 9,537 housing units, of which roughly 79.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data