For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,631 students in Clark County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI are Thorp Elementary School, Loyal Middle School and Neillsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thorp Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 S Clark St
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Thorp, WI 54771
(715) 669-5548
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Loyal Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 W Central, P.o. Box 10
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Loyal, WI 54446
(715) 255-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Neillsville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 E 5th St
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Neillsville, WI 54456
(715) 743-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Greenwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 West Central Ave
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Greenwood, WI 54437
(715) 267-6101
Gr: 7-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Granton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
217 N Main St
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Granton, WI 54436
(715) 238-7175
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Owen-withee Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
832 W 3rd St
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Owen, WI 54460
(715) 229-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Abbotsford Middle/senior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
307 N 4th Ave
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Abbotsford, WI 54405
(715) 223-2386
Gr: 6-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Colby Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 N 2nd St
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Colby, WI 54421
(715) 223-8869
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clark County, WI include Thorp Elementary School, Loyal Middle School and Neillsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clark County?
8 public middle schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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