For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,011 students in Wood County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WI are Pittsville Elementary School, Central Wisconsin Stem Academy and Marshfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood 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 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsville Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5459 Elementary Ave, Suite 1
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Pittsville, WI 54466
(715) 884-2517
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Wisconsin Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Marshfield Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 E 4th St
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1249
Marshfield, WI 54449
(715) 387-1249
Gr: 7-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Central Oaks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lincoln Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
(715) 424-6786
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Auburndale High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Auburndale, WI 54412
(715) 652-2115
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
John Edwards Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd St
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Port Edwards, WI 54469
(715) 887-9000
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1921 27th Ave S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
(715) 424-6740
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Alexander Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
540 Birch St
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Nekoosa, WI 54457
(715) 886-8040
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wood County, WI include Pittsville Elementary School, Central Wisconsin Stem Academy and Marshfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wood County?
9 public middle schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wood County include: Wisconsin Rapids Area Middle School vs. Alexander Middle School
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