For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 657 students in Buffalo County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, WI are Gilmanton High School, Alma High School and Mondovi High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Buffalo County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Buffalo County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mondovi 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 6% 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 Buffalo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
S889 Larson Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
S1618 State Road 35
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Alma, WI 54610
(608) 685-4416
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mondovi High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
337 N Jackson St
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3656
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Cochrane-fountain City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
S2770 State Road 35
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Fountain City, WI 54629
(608) 687-4391
Gr: 7-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Anthony Acres School
Charter School
S12115 State Road 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-3684
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Buffalo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
S12115 State Hwy 37
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Mondovi, WI 54755
(715) 926-5846
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
W241 Linse Rd
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gilmanton, WI 54743
(715) 946-3158
Gr: PK-2 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Buffalo County, WI include Gilmanton High School, Alma High School and Mondovi High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buffalo County?
5 public high schools are located in Buffalo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo County?
Buffalo County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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