Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54457

The 54457 zip code area is home to 6 schools in the Nekoosa School District, which includes 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. While the district as a whole is ranked 370 out of 428 in Wisconsin and has a 1-star rating, a few standout schools emerge from the data.

The Central Wisconsin STEM Academy, a public charter middle school, is the highest-ranked school in the district, placing 262 out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools. It boasts impressive test scores, with over 50% of students proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as 0% chronic absenteeism and a 0% dropout rate. Another high performer is the WISE Academy, a public charter virtual school serving grades PK-12, which also has strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism, though a higher dropout rate of 7.6%.

In contrast, the traditional public schools in the district, such as Nekoosa High and Nekoosa Academy, struggle with lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and lower test scores. The data suggests that socioeconomic factors, such as free/reduced lunch rates, play a significant role in student outcomes across the district.