For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,073 students in Sauk County, WI.
The top ranked public high schools in Sauk County, WI are Reedsburg Area High School, River Valley High School and Baraboo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sauk County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sauk County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Sauk County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baraboo 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 17% 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 Sauk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reedsburg Area High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 S Albert Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8928
Grades: 9-12
| 889 students
Rank: #22.
River Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 Varsity Blvd
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Baraboo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Draper St
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3940
Grades: 9-12
| 935 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sauk Prairie High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 9th St
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-5900
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
(608) 643-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Sauk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
620 Commerce Ave
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3910
Grades: K-2
| 36 students
E7995 School Rd
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 544-2273
Sauk City, WI 53583
(608) 544-2273
Grades: PK-2
| 118 students
E12654 County Road T
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3901
Baraboo, WI 53913
(608) 355-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
109 River St
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-7716
La Valle, WI 53941
(608) 985-7716
Grades: K-3
| 23 students
S5864 State Road 23
Loganville, WI 53943
(608) 727-3401
Loganville, WI 53943
(608) 727-3401
Grades: K-3
| 30 students
360 School St 9584
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 493-2217
Merrimac, WI 53561
(608) 493-2217
Grades: K-5
| 55 students
1370 Cherry St
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Plain, WI 53577
(608) 546-2228
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
830 W Daley St
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Spring Green, WI 53588
(608) 588-2559
Grades: K-5
| 52 students
306 Elm St
Rock Springs, WI 53961
(608) 524-5132
Rock Springs, WI 53961
(608) 524-5132
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
420 Plum St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 768-8936
Grades: PK-3
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sauk County, WI?
The top ranked public high schools in Sauk County, WI include Reedsburg Area High School, River Valley High School and Baraboo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sauk County?
4 public high schools are located in Sauk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sauk County?
Sauk County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Sauk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sauk County include: Baraboo High School vs. Reedsburg Area High School, Reedsburg Area High School vs. Baraboo High School, River Valley High School vs. Reedsburg Area High School
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