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4 schools in Three Lakes School District

Wisconsin · 500 students · 2 cities

Three Lakes School District reports 4 public K-12 schools and approximately 500 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 125.

4-year change in Three Lakes School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
500
-31 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Three Lakes School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WisconsinIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
62.4%#64 of 243N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
500#290 of 290#9,234 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#169 of 290N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.3:1#22 of 290#1,359 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
34.0%#153 of 289#6,236 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Three Lakes School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 512 to 500 students (down 2%) and from 42 to 44 full-time teachers (up 5%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Three Lakes ElementaryThree LakesElementaryPK-06160
Three Lakes HighThree LakesHigh09-12156
Sugar Camp ElementaryRhinelanderElementaryPK-06111
Three Lakes Junior HighThree LakesMiddle07-0873

About Three Lakes School District

Three Lakes School District is a sparse Wisconsin school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 500.

In terms of grade levels, Three Lakes School District spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in Three Lakes School District is about 125, lower than the Wisconsin average of roughly 370.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 500 students, declined 6% from the 531 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Three Lakes School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in Wisconsin, serving approximately 500 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Three Lakes School District?
Three Lakes Elementary is the largest public school in Three Lakes School District by enrollment, with approximately 160 students.
What grade levels does Three Lakes School District serve?
Three Lakes School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does Three Lakes School District serve?
Three Lakes School District operates schools in Three Lakes, Rhinelander across Wisconsin.