| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomahawk School District | Tomahawk | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 1,204 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Merrill Area School District | Gleason | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 2,907 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 4,111 students across 10 schools. The largest is Merrill Area School District with 2,907 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Lincoln County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Tomahawk School District (5/10). 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 Lincoln County, WI?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, WI?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Tomahawk School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 40th 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.