📊 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 →
All 5 Rated Districts in Vilas County, WI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Lakeland School District | Manitowish Waters | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #2 | Woodruff Joint No. 1 School District | Arbor Vitae | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #3 | Northland Pines School District | Eagle River | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #4 | Phelps School District | Phelps | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #5 | Lac du Flambeau No. 1 School District | Lac du Flambeau | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Vilas County, Wisconsin (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Vilas County, Wisconsin that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using Forward Exam 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Wisconsin, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Vilas County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Vilas County, Wisconsin? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Vilas County, Wisconsin, the highest-rated is North Lakeland School District (Manitowish Waters), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 94th 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 (Forward Exam 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.