For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 839 students in Ashland County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, WI are Mellen Public School, Chequamegon Middle School and Butternut High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Ashland County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ashland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mellen Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 S Main St
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Mellen, WI 54546
(715) 274-3601
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Chequamegon Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
64 S Grant St
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Glidden, WI 54527
(715) 264-2141
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Butternut High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Wisconsin St
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Butternut, WI 54514
(715) 769-3434
Gr: 6-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 11th St E
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Ashland, WI 54806
(715) 682-7087
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ashland County, WI include Mellen Public School, Chequamegon Middle School and Butternut High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ashland County?
4 public middle schools are located in Ashland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland County?
Ashland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Ashland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ashland County include: Mellen Public School vs. Butternut High School
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