For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 430 students in Iron County, WI.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Iron County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hurley High School, with ≥90% 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Iron County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hurley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 388-8266
Grades: PK-12
| 105 students
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dr Joseph Lalich Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
5503 West Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Iron County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Iron County, WI include Hurley High School and Mercer School.
How many public high schools are located in Iron County?
2 public high schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron 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 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iron County include: Hurley High School vs. Mercer School, Mercer School vs. Hurley High School
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