For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 430 students in Iron County, WI.
The top ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Iron County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Iron County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Iron County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
5503 W Range View Dr
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Hurley, WI 54534
(715) 561-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
2690 W Margaret St
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Mercer, WI 54547
(715) 476-2154
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Iron County, WI include Hurley High School and Mercer School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iron County?
2 public middle schools are located in Iron County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iron County?
Iron County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Iron County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Iron County include: Hurley High School vs. Mercer School, Mercer School vs. Hurley High School
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