For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,187 students in Polk County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, WI are Osceola High School, Saint Croix Falls High School and Frederic 6-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Polk County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Amery 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Osceola High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Oak Ridge Dr
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Osceola, WI 54020
(715) 294-2127
Gr: 9-12 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Saint Croix Falls High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
740 Maple Dr
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Saint Croix Falls, WI 54024
(715) 483-2507
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Frederic 6-12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Clam Falls Dr
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Frederic, WI 54837
(715) 327-4223
Gr: 6-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Amery High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Minneapolis Ave S
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Amery, WI 54001
(715) 268-9771
Gr: 9-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Luck High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 S 7th St
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Luck, WI 54853
(715) 472-2152
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Clear Lake High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 3rd St Sw
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Clear Lake, WI 54005
(715) 263-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Unity High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1908 150th St, Hwy 46 N
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
(715) 825-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Clayton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
236 Polk Ave W
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Clayton, WI 54004
(715) 948-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Polk County, WI include Osceola High School, Saint Croix Falls High School and Frederic 6-12 School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County?
8 public high schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Polk County include: Unity High School vs. Saint Croix Falls High School, Saint Croix Falls High School vs. Unity High School, Clear Lake High School vs. Amery High School
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