For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,395 students in Vernon County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI are Vernon County Area Better Futures High School, Laurel High School and La Farge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Vernon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Vernon County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Viroqua High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Vernon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon County Area Better Futures High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
La Farge High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Adams St
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
La Farge, WI 54639
(608) 625-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Viroqua High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3191
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Westby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 West Ave S
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Westby, WI 54667
(608) 634-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
777 School Rd
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Hillsboro, WI 54634
(608) 489-2221
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Rank: #77.
De Soto High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Brookwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28861 Highway 131 N
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Ontario, WI 54651
(608) 337-4401
Grades: 7-12
| 266 students
Rank: n/an/a
De Soto Virtual School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
615 Main St
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
De Soto, WI 54624
(608) 648-3311
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Vernon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3061 State Rd 162
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Chaseburg, WI 54621
(608) 483-2111
Grades: 3-6
| 123 students
Trillium Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
100 Blackhawk Dr
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Viroqua, WI 54665
(608) 637-3171
Grades: 7-8
| 20 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Vernon County, WI include Vernon County Area Better Futures High School, Laurel High School and La Farge High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vernon County?
9 public high schools are located in Vernon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon County?
Vernon County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 32% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Vernon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vernon County include: Westby High School vs. Viroqua High School, Viroqua High School vs. Westby High School
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