| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District | Weyerhaeuser | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 962 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ladysmith School District | Ladysmith | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 743 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bruce School District | Bruce | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 410 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lake Holcombe School District | Conrath | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 270 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Flambeau School District | Glen Flora | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 461 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Rusk County compares
Together they enroll 2,846 students across 16 schools. The largest is Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District with 962 students. Districts here average 2.6/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Rusk County, Wisconsin
Rusk County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Rusk County is Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area 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 Rusk County, WI?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Rusk 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 Rusk County, WI?
Of the districts serving Rusk County, Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area 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.