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📍 Sharon, WI · Walworth County

School District for
Zip Code 53585 — Sharon, WI

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ZIP 53585 is served by Big Foot Union High School District, rated 4/10 — 31st percentile in Wisconsin.Ratings are percentile ranks within a single state, so they are not comparable across states.
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Big Foot Union High School District · Grades 9th – 12th

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out of 10 Rating Not rated
Awaiting state assessment data · directory: NCES 2024–25
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Can I rent in Sharon and still attend schools in this district?▼
Yes. School district assignment is based on your home address, not whether you own or rent. As long as your rental address falls within the Big Foot Union High School District boundaries, your children are eligible to attend district schools.
How does the Big Foot Union High School District rating compare to other districts in WI?▼
The Big Foot Union High School District has an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average) based on students’ reading and math proficiency on state assessments. Use our best districts in WI page to compare with other districts statewide.
School District · Sharon, WI
Big Foot Union High School District
📍 Walworth County, WI · Zip Code 53585
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Rating
456
Students
1
Schools
9th – 12th
Grade Span
Not rated About this district: Public school district serving Sharon, WI
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES 2024–2025
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Grades Served
9th – 12th
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District Phone
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District Website
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District Office
PO Box 99, Walworth, WI 53184
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District Type
Public School District
🏫 Two districts serve this zipSource: NCES EDGE SY2024–25 boundaries

Zip code 53585 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.

GRADESDISTRICTRATING
Pre-K–8
Elementary
Sharon Joint No. 11 School District
208 students · 2 schools
5/10
9–12
Secondary
Big Foot Union High School District
456 students · 1 school
4/10
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Attendance boundaries can split a zip code. Confirm your address with the district before relying on either assignment.
District Statisticsvs. National Average
MetricBig Foot Union High School DistrictNational AverageComparison
Student Enrollment4563,544↓ Smaller than avg
Number of Schools17Varies by district
Per-Pupil Spending$18,109/yr$17,619/yr≈ Near avg
District TypePublic School DistrictPublic District—
Overall RatingNot rated—Not comparable
Per-pupil figure: US Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, FY2024 — current spending per pupil, which excludes capital outlay and debt service. National averages: NCES Common Core of Data 2024–25, mean of the 13,327 regular operating districts (the median district enrolls about 1,100 students).
🌏 District Map Boundary from U.S. Census TIGER
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Always verify before deciding: Contact Big Foot Union High School District directly to confirm your exact school assignment. Boundaries change annually and open enrollment may alter your options. Nearby zip codes are served by Delavan-Darien School District and Clinton Community School District — if your address is near a district line, your assignment may differ from this zip-level estimate.
How Big Foot Union High School District Compares NearbyState percentile · EDFacts 2017–18
DistrictRatingPercentileStudents
Big Foot Union High School District (this district)Not rated—456
Delavan-Darien School District1/109th1,817
Clinton Community School District4/1036th1,062
Williams Bay School District7/1060th672
Frequently Asked Questions
What grades does Big Foot Union High School District serve?▼
Big Foot Union High School District serves students from 9th – 12th. The district operates schools at multiple levels to serve all students in zip code 53585. Contact the district directly to confirm grade configurations at specific schools.
How do I contact Big Foot Union High School District?▼
You can reach Big Foot Union High School District via phone: (262)275-2116 or website: www.bigfoot.k12.wi.us. The district office can help with school assignment questions, enrollment, registration, and general inquiries about programs and services in zip code 53585.
Is Big Foot Union High School District a public school district?▼
Big Foot Union High School District is classified as a public school district. Public school districts are funded by local, state, and federal tax dollars and are open to all students residing within district boundaries. Enrollment is generally free of charge, and students are assigned to schools based on home address. To confirm eligibility and enrollment requirements for zip code 53585, contact Big Foot Union High School District directly.
Schools Nearest Zip Code 53585NCES 2024–2025
  • Big Foot High — 6.4 mi · Grades 9–12 · 437 students
Distance is measured from the center of zip code 53585 to each school, using Census ZCTA centroids and NCES school coordinates. This is a proximity list, not an attendance-zone assignment — the school your child is assigned to depends on your exact address, so confirm with the district.

About Big Foot Union High School District

Zip code 53585 in Big Foot Union, Wisconsin is served by Big Foot Union High School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades 9th – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Big Foot Union High School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.

Why This District Is Not Yet Rated

Big Foot Union High School District does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology.

An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Big Foot Union High School District. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.

Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 53585

Children in zip code 53585 are assigned to Big Foot Union High School District for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 53585, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.

To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Big Foot Union High School District at (262)275-2116 or visit www.bigfoot.k12.wi.us. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Wisconsin districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.

School Districts and Home Values in Sharon

For families considering a purchase in the Sharon area, district assignment matters financially. Because Big Foot Union High School District serves zip code 53585, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 53585. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.

Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Wisconsin, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Big Foot Union High School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 53585.

Data Sources and Accuracy

All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Big Foot Union High School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 53585 data.

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District at a Glance
Overall RatingNR
GradeNot rated
Grades Served9th – 12th
District TypePublic School District
Total Students456
Total Schools1
Per-Pupil Spending$18,109/yr
Phone(262)275-2116
Data SourceNCES 2024