For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,166 students in Jefferson County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI are Fort Atkinson High School, Waterloo High School and Johnson Creek Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Jefferson County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Mills High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Atkinson High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lexington Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Creek Public School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Aztalan St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lake Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Catlin Dr
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Palmyra-eagle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
W1095 Concord Center Dr
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12
305 Milwaukee St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Luther Alternative Ed School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Turner Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI include Fort Atkinson High School, Waterloo High School and Johnson Creek Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Waterloo High School vs. Lake Mills High School, Fort Atkinson High School vs. Jefferson High School, Jefferson High School vs. Fort Atkinson High School
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