For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 491 students in Forest County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Forest County, WI are Laona High School, Crandon Middle School and Wabeno High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Forest County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Forest County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laona High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5216 Forest Ave, Ste A
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Laona, WI 54541
(715) 674-2143
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Crandon Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9750 Us Highway 8 W
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6124
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wabeno High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4325 N Branch St
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Wabeno, WI 54566
(715) 473-5122
Gr: 6-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Forest County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crandon Alternative Resource School (Cars) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
9750 Us Hwy 8 West
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Crandon, WI 54520
(715) 478-6125
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Forest County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Forest County, WI include Laona High School, Crandon Middle School and Wabeno High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Forest County?
3 public middle schools are located in Forest County.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest County?
Forest County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Forest County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Forest County include: Wabeno High School vs. Laona High School, Laona High School vs. Wabeno High School
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