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

Best Washburn County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 764 students in Washburn County, WI.

The top ranked public middle schools in Washburn County, WI are Spooner Middle School, Shell Lake Junior/senior High School and Birchwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Washburn County, WI public middle schools have an score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Washburn County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Washburn County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Spooner Middle School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
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750 Oak St
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2173

Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Shell Lake Junior/senior High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
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271 Highway 63
Shell Lake, WI 54871
(715) 468-7814

Gr: 7-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Birchwood Middle School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
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300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471

Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #44.

Northwood High/middle

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297

Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: n/an/a

Bobcat Virtual Academy

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300 S Wilson St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471

Gr: PK-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: n/an/a

Northwood Virtual Charter School

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N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297

Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

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School

Location

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Birchwood Blue Hills Charter School (Closed 2023)

Charter School

201 E Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809

Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Birchwood Discovery Center (Closed 2013)

201 East Birch St
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-9809

Gr: PK-6 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Bobcat Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)

300 S Wilson Street
Birchwood, WI 54817
(715) 354-3471

Gr: PK

Kaplan Academy Of Wisconsin (Closed 2012)

801 Cty Hwy A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171

Gr: 6-12

Northstar Community Charter School (Closed 2024)

Charter School

N14463 Highway 53
Minong, WI 54859
(715) 466-2297

Gr: 4-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Spooner Area Virtual Education Academy (Closed 2016)

801 County Highway A
Spooner, WI 54801
(715) 635-2171

Gr: PK-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Washburn County, WI include Spooner Middle School, Shell Lake Junior/senior High School and Birchwood Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Washburn County?

6 public middle schools are located in Washburn County.

What is the racial composition of students in Washburn County?

Washburn County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).