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Walworth County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

Within Walworth County, Wisconsin, families have 46 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 14,383 K-12 students. Elkhorn Area School District is the heaviest district by enrollment. By level, that breaks down as 25 elementary, 6 middle, and 10 high schools.

7-year change in Walworth County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,224
-1,651 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
42
+2 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
70%
was 72%
% Hispanic
25%
was 23%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
105,657
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
46
19 districts
Enrollment
14,383
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$80,520
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.4%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
25
6,586 students
Middle
6
2,539 students
High
10
4,735 students
Combined / other
5
523 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Elkhorn Area School District
3,515 students · 19 districts in Walworth County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Walworth 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
85%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
70%
Hispanic
25%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
32.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
41
19.5% under 18

Test scores in Walworth County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 27 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. Phoenix Middle· 37.0%
  2. Brookwood Elementary· 40.0%
  3. Traver Elementary· 40.0%
  4. Lakeview Elementary· 40.8%
  5. Darien Elementary· 41.9%

See all 27 schools in Walworth County ranked by score →

All schools (46)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Badger HighLake GenevaHigh09-121,240·
Elkhorn Area HighElkhornHigh09-12953·
Elkhorn Area MiddleElkhornMiddle06-08659·
Whitewater HighWhitewaterHigh09-12606·
Lake Geneva MiddleLake GenevaMiddle06-08551·
Central - Denison ElementaryLake GenevaElementaryPK-03522·
Delavan-Darien HighDelavanHigh09-12511·
Jackson ElementaryElkhornElementaryPK-05485·
Phoenix MiddleDelavanMiddle05-08474·
East Troy HighEast TroyHigh09-12448·
Big Foot HighWalworthHigh09-12437·
Tibbets ElementaryElkhornElementaryPK-05431·
Walworth ElementaryWalworthElementaryPK-08409·
West Side ElementaryElkhornElementaryPK-05406·
Whitewater MiddleWhitewaterMiddle06-08394·
Turtle Creek ElementaryDelavanElementaryPK-02371·
Lincoln ElementaryWhitewaterElementaryPK-05358·
Star Center ElementaryLake GenevaElementaryPK-05339·
Elkhorn Options Virtual SchoolElkhornCombinedPK-12335·
Little Prairie PrimaryEast TroyElementaryPK-02328·
East Troy MiddleEast TroyMiddle06-08316·
Washington ElementaryWhitewaterElementaryPK-05312·
Williams Bay ElementaryWilliams BayElementaryPK-05282·
Prairie View ElementaryEast TroyElementary03-05261·
Eastview ElementaryLake GenevaElementary04-05257·
Career and College AcademyElkhornHigh06-12246·
Darien ElementaryDarienElementary03-04223·
Brookwood MiddleGenoa CityElementaryPK-08213·
Lakeview ElementaryWhitewaterElementaryPK-05209·
Brookwood ElementaryGenoa CityElementaryPK-03200·
Fontana ElementaryFontanaElementaryPK-08197·
Sharon CommunitySharonElementaryPK-08197·
JEDI Virtual K-12WhitewaterCombinedPK-12188·
Reek ElementaryLake GenevaElementaryPK-08176·
Williams Bay HighWilliams BayHigh09-12170·
Lyons Center ElementaryBurlingtonElementaryPK-05159·
Woods ElementaryLake GenevaElementaryPK-08148·
Williams Bay MiddleWilliams BayMiddle06-08145·
Delavan Darien Technical School IncDelavanHigh09-1293·
Traver ElementaryLake GenevaElementaryPK-0875·
New Visions Charter SchoolLake GenevaHigh09-1231·
Maple Park Charter SchoolLake GenevaElementaryPK-0814·
Whitewater 4KWhitewaterElementaryPK-PK14·
Lakeland SchoolElkhornCombinedPK-120·
Wisconsin School for the DeafDelavanCombinedPK-120·
Virtual Academy of Agriculture Science and TechnologySharonCombinedM-M··

Cities in Walworth County

Lake Geneva10 schoolsElkhorn8 schoolsWhitewater7 schoolsDelavan5 schoolsEast Troy4 schoolsWilliams Bay3 schoolsGenoa City2 schoolsSharon2 schoolsWalworth2 schoolsBurlington1 schoolDarien1 schoolFontana1 school

About Walworth County

Walworth County is a moderately sized county of about 105,657 residents in Wisconsin. Its public-school system educates approximately 14,383 students across 46 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $80,520, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% higher than the Wisconsin median.

For a sense of the school types, Walworth County covers 25 elementary schools (6,586 students), 6 middle schools (2,539), 10 high schools (4,735), and 5 combined or other schools.

Elkhorn Area School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,515 students across Walworth County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 10%: 15,875 students in SY 2017-18 versus 14,224 in SY 2024-25. Walworth County now counts 42 public schools, up from 40 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Walworth County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Walworth County?
Walworth County, Wisconsin has 46 public K-12 schools serving approximately 14,383 students.
How many high schools are in Walworth County?
Walworth County, Wisconsin has 10 public high schools, serving approximately 4,735 students.
How many middle schools are in Walworth County?
Walworth County, Wisconsin has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,539 students.
How many elementary schools are in Walworth County?
Walworth County, Wisconsin has 25 public elementary schools, serving approximately 6,586 students.
What is the largest school district in Walworth County?
Elkhorn Area School District is the largest school district in Walworth County, serving approximately 3,515 students. The county contains 19 school districts overall.
How many people live in Walworth County?
Walworth County has roughly 105,657 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Walworth County?
Median household income in Walworth County is $80,520, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Walworth County?
Approximately 32.4% of adults 25 and older in Walworth County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Walworth County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 37.4% of students in Walworth 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 Walworth County schools?
Across Walworth County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.

Walworth County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data