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Best Lincoln County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,585 students in Lincoln County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI are Lincoln Hills School, Copper Lake School and Bridges Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Hills School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Gr: 7-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Bridges Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 N Sales St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 539-8360
Gr: PK-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Prairie River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Gr: 5-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Tomahawk Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lincoln County, WI

Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1914 Jackson St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5432
Gr: K-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Midway Elementary School (Closed 2008)
W1550 County Road J
Gleason, WI 54435
(715) 873-4530
Gr: K-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Pine River Elementary School (Closed 2013)
W4165 Hwy 64
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6101
Gr: K-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Scott Elementary School (Closed 2007)
N1725 Sunset Dr
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-5019
Gr: 1-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI include Lincoln Hills School, Copper Lake School and Bridges Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Lincoln Hills School vs. Copper Lake School, Copper Lake School vs. Lincoln Hills School

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