Best Public Middle Schools in Iron County (2025-26)

Best Iron County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 430 students in Iron County, WI.

The top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, WI are Hurley High School and Mercer School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Iron County, WI public middle schools have an score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Iron County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hurley High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900

Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Mercer School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
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2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266

Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

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School

Location

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Dr Joseph Lalich Charter School (Closed 2011)

Charter School

5503 West Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900

Gr: 9-12

Hurley K-12 School (Closed 2023)

5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900

Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Mercer Environmental Tourism Charter School (Closed 2015)

Charter School

2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154

Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, WI?

The top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, WI include Hurley High School and Mercer School.

How many public middle schools are located in Iron County?

2 public middle schools are located in Iron County.

What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?

Iron County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Which public middle schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Iron County include: Hurley High School vs. Mercer School, Mercer School vs. Hurley High School