For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,118 students in Deforest, WI.
The top-ranked public high school in Deforest, WI is De Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deforest, WI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Deforest have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Deforest, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is De Forest High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Deforest, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
De Forest High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Jefferson St
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Deforest, WI 53532
(608) 842-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Deforest, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Deforest, WI include De Forest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Deforest?
1 public high schools are located in Deforest.
What is the racial composition of students in Deforest?
Deforest public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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