📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
16 Rated Districts in the Green Bay, WI Metro Area
Forward Exam 2024–25 · percentile among Wisconsin districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | De Pere Unified School District | De Pere | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #2 | Luxemburg-Casco School District | Luxemburg | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #3 | Wrightstown Community School District | Wrightstown | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #4 | Howard-Suamico School District | Green Bay | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #5 | West De Pere School District | De Pere | 8/10 Good | 79th |
| #6 | Oconto Falls School District | Oconto Falls | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #7 | Pulaski Community School District | Pulaski | 8/10 Good | 70th |
| #8 | Denmark School District | Denmark | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #9 | Ashwaubenon School District | Green Bay | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #10 | Kewaunee School District | Kewaunee | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #11 | Lena School District | Lena | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
| #12 | Gillett School District | Gillett | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #13 | Oconto School District | Oconto | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #14 | Algoma School District | Algoma | 2/10 Poor | 14th |
| #15 | Green Bay Area School District | Green Bay | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #16 | Suring School District | Suring | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
Best School Districts in the Green Bay, WI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from Forward Exam 2024–25 (Wisconsin) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Green Bay, WI metro area? ▼
Among the 16 rated districts in the Green Bay, WI metro area, the highest-rated is De Pere Unified School District (De Pere), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 95th percentile of Wisconsin districts on Forward Exam 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.