Below Average
#1657 of 2,105 schools in WI
Tri-county High
High School · Tri-county Area School District · Plainfield, WI
A Tri-county Area School District high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
409 S West St, Plainfield, WI 54966
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2021)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tri-county High score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 15% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Tri-county High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average356/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,250
Median home value
$152,500
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Tri-county Area School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,995NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tri-county High is listed in Tri-County Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tri-county High
Tri-county High is a public high school in Plainfield, WI, part of Tri-county Area School District, serving approximately 169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,657 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tri-county High
What grades does Tri-county High serve?
Tri-county High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Tri-county High?
Tri-county High has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-county High?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-county High is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tri-county High rank in WI?
Tri-county High ranks #1,657 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Tri-county High's MySchoolScout rating?
Tri-county High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tri-county High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tri-county High has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Tri-county High a charter school?
No, Tri-county High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tri-county High a Title I school?
No, Tri-county High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tri-county High?
53.8% of students at Tri-county High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Waushara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (715) 335-6366
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 54966)
- 2,155
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54966; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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