For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,389 students in Vernon County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI are Vernon County Area Better Futures High School, Laurel High School and La Farge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Vernon County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Viroqua 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 11% 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 Vernon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Laurel High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
La Farge High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Westby High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Viroqua High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Gr: 9-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Gr: 6-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Brookwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
De Soto High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI include Vernon County Area Better Futures High School, Laurel High School and La Farge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon County?
9 public high schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Vernon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vernon County include: Westby High School vs. Viroqua High School, Viroqua High School vs. Westby High School
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