| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Community School District | Hayward | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,905 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Winter School District | Couderay | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 249 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Bruce School District | Exeland | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 410 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Sawyer County compares
Together they enroll 2,564 students across 12 schools. The largest is Hayward Community School District with 1,905 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Wisconsin average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Sawyer County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Sawyer County is Hayward Community School District (7/10). 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 Sawyer County, WI?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Sawyer 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 Sawyer County, WI?
Of the districts serving Sawyer County, Hayward Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 61st 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.