For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,408 students in Barron County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Barron County, WI are Laker Online, Island City Virtual Academy and North Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barron 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 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Barron County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Barron County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barron 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 13% 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 Barron County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laker Online
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Island City Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1010 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5124
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
North Star Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Cameron High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 S 1st St
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Cameron, WI 54822
(715) 458-4560
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Rice Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30 S Wisconsin Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Rice Lake, WI 54868
(715) 234-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Farm High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 River Ave S
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Prairie Farm, WI 54762
(715) 455-1861
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #77.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5121
Cumberland, WI 54829
(715) 822-5121
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Chetek-weyerhaeuser High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3137
Chetek, WI 54728
(715) 924-3137
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Turtle Lake High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Oak St N
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Turtle Lake, WI 54889
(715) 986-4470
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Barron High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1050 E Woodland Ave
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Barron, WI 54812
(715) 537-5627
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Barron County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Barron County, WI include Laker Online, Island City Virtual Academy and North Star Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Barron County?
13 public high schools are located in Barron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Barron County?
Barron County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Barron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Barron County include: Prairie Farm High School vs. Turtle Lake High School, Chetek-weyerhaeuser High School vs. Cameron High School, Cameron High School vs. Chetek-weyerhaeuser High School
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