Rhinelander School District
School District · Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,298
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Evaluating Rhinelander School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Rhinelander School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Northwoods Community Elementary
Harshaw · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Elementary
Rhinelander · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pelican Elementary
Rhinelander · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wisconsin rank
#71 of 379
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Wisconsin avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,786
+$2,894 vs Wisconsin median
District size
2,298 students
Much larger than Wisconsin median
The short answer
Rhinelander School District ranks #71 of 379 Wisconsin districts by overall school rating. Rhinelander School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Northwoods Community Elementary (9.5/10), Central Elementary (8.5/10), and Pelican Elementary (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Rhinelander School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwoods Community Elementary | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Pelican Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Crescent Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | James Williams Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Rhinelander High | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Rhinelander School District
Rhinelander School District is a Rhinelander, Wisconsin school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,298 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1. District-level spending was $17,786 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Rhinelander School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Northwoods Community Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Rhinelander School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Rhinelander School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Rhinelander School District with test data.
Schools in Rhinelander School District
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- Rhinelander
- Total Enrollment
- 2,298
- Teachers (FTE)
- 184
- District spending per student
- $17,786NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Rhinelander School District?
Rhinelander School District has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Rhinelander School District?
The average composite rating for Rhinelander School District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Rhinelander School District?
Rhinelander School District's district-level spending was $17,786 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Rhinelander School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Rhinelander School District is 12.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Rhinelander School District?
Northwoods Community Elementary is the highest-rated school in Rhinelander School District with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Rhinelander School District?
Across schools in Rhinelander School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Rhinelander School District compare to other districts in Wisconsin?
Rhinelander School District has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wisconsin by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wisconsin Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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