For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 508 students in Rusk County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rusk County, WI are Ladysmith High School, Bruce High School and Flambeau High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Rusk County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Flambeau High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Rusk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ladysmith High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Edgewood Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Ladysmith, WI 54848
(715) 532-5531
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bruce High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Flambeau High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N4540 County Road I
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Tony, WI 54563
(715) 532-5559
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Flambeau Correctional Center
Alternative School
N671 County Road M
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6394
Hawkins, WI 54530
(715) 585-6394
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rusk County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rusk County, WI include Ladysmith High School, Bruce High School and Flambeau High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rusk County?
4 public high schools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Rusk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rusk County include: Ladysmith High School vs. Flambeau High School, Bruce High School vs. Flambeau High School, Flambeau High School vs. Ladysmith High School
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