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Waushara County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 2,560 students, in a county of 24,868 residents.

Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
2,560
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,107
Below Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.4%
Above Wisconsin avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Wautoma Area School District
1,307 students · 5 districts in Waushara County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Waushara 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
89%
Hispanic
7%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
77%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
50
17.7% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Parkside SchoolWautomaMiddle04-08471·
Wautoma HighWautomaHigh09-12375·
Riverview ElementaryWautomaElementaryPK-03342·
Wild Rose ElementaryWild RoseElementaryPK-05283·
Wild Rose HighWild RoseHigh06-12273·
Tri-County ElementaryPlainfieldElementaryPK-05265·
Tri-County HighPlainfieldHigh09-12177·
Tri-County MiddlePlainfieldMiddle06-08133·
Coloma ElementaryColomaElementaryPK-06122·
Redgranite ElementaryRedgraniteElementaryPK-05119·
Redgranite Correctional InstituteRedgraniteHigh12-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Waushara County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Waushara County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 2,560.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Waushara County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Waushara County?
Wautoma Area School District is the largest school district in Waushara County, serving approximately 1,307 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Waushara County?
Waushara County has roughly 24,868 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Waushara County?
Median household income in Waushara County is $67,107, below the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Waushara County?
Approximately 17.7% of adults 25 and older in Waushara County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Waushara County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.4% of students in Waushara 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 Waushara County schools?
Across Waushara County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Waushara County?
Waushara County residents are approximately 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Waushara County is owner-occupied?
Waushara County has about 14,875 housing units, of which roughly 84.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data