| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Lake School District | Barronett | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 636 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cameron School District | Cameron | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,151 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rice Lake Area School District | Haugen | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 2,186 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District | Chetek | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 962 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Prairie Farm School District | Prairie Farm | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 380 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Turtle Lake School District | Comstock | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 467 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| New Auburn School District | New Auburn | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 298 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Cumberland School District | Cumberland | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 988 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Barron Area School District | Dallas | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1,119 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Barron County compares
Together they enroll 8,187 students across 40 schools. The largest is Rice Lake Area School District with 2,186 students. Districts here average 4.9/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Barron County, Wisconsin
Barron County has 9 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Barron County is Shell Lake School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (Forward Exam 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Wisconsin. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Barron County, WI?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Barron County, WI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Barron County, WI?
Of the districts serving Barron County, Shell Lake School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Wisconsin school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Wisconsin reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Wisconsin and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Wisconsin only, never across state lines.