For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,975 students in Shawano County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shawano County, WI are Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Middle School and Wittenberg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shawano County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Shawano County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Shawano County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birnamwood Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
337 Main St
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Birnamwood, WI 54414
(715) 449-2576
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Bonduel Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Green Bay St
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4850
Grades: 5-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Wittenberg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Prouty St
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Wittenberg, WI 54499
(715) 253-2221
Grades: PK-8
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Shawano Community Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1050 S Union St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 526-2192
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Gresham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Schabow St
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Gresham, WI 54128
(715) 787-3211
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Rank: #66.
Bowler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Almon St
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Bowler, WI 54416
(715) 793-4101
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Rank: #77.
Tigerton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 Spaulding St
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Tigerton, WI 54486
(715) 535-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leads Primary Charter School
Charter School
1410 S Waukechon St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: PK-8
| 85 students
Shawano County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Zachow
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Cecil, WI 54111
(715) 745-4820
Grades: K-2
| 54 students
237 South Sawyer St
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Shawano, WI 54166
(715) 524-2134
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
507 Stone Ave
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Mattoon, WI 54450
(715) 489-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
W5153 Highway 156
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Bonduel, WI 54107
(715) 758-4830
Grades: K-3
| 49 students
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1111 North Rd
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Leopolis, WI 54948
(608) 847-1741
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shawano County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shawano County, WI include Birnamwood Elementary School, Bonduel Middle School and Wittenberg Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shawano County?
8 public middle schools are located in Shawano County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawano County?
Shawano County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Shawano County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shawano County include: Wittenberg Elementary School vs. Birnamwood Elementary School, Bowler High School vs. Gresham High School, Birnamwood Elementary School vs. Wittenberg Elementary School
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