For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 613 students in Jefferson, WI.
The top ranked public high school in Jefferson, WI is Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, WI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Jefferson, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson 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 27% 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, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Jefferson, Wisconsin Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Turner Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, WI include Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?
1 public high schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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