For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,954 students in Lincoln County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, WI are Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School, Copper Lake School and Merrill Adult Diploma Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Lincoln 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 Merrill 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Merrill Adult Diploma Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1004 E 1st Street
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-1431
Gr: 11-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Gr: PK-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Tomahawk High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2106
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2106
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Merrill High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-4594
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, WI include Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School, Copper Lake School and Merrill Adult Diploma Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Merrill High School vs. Tomahawk High School, Tomahawk High School vs. Merrill High School, Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School vs. Copper Lake School
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