Kimberly Area School District

The Kimberly Area School District is a high-performing school district in Wisconsin, serving approximately 5,500 students across 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is known for its consistently strong academic performance, with several standout schools that rank among the top in the state.

Woodland School, an elementary school, consistently ranks among the top in Wisconsin, with a #9 ranking out of 1,067 elementary schools in 2021-2022. It boasts excellent test scores, with over 80% of students proficient or better in several subject areas. Gerritts Middle also performs exceptionally well, ranking #36 out of 617 Wisconsin middle schools in 2021-2022, with very low dropout rates and strong test scores. Kimberly High is the district's high school, ranking #35 out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024, with a very high 4-year graduation rate of 98.2% and a low dropout rate of 0.2%.

The schools in the Kimberly Area School District generally outperform the state averages on standardized tests, with Kimberly High having 64.96% of 10th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.65%. The district also maintains a focus on small class sizes, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 12.2 to 17.1, indicating a commitment to personalized attention for students. While the schools serve a diverse student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 6.67% to 33.72%, the district has consistently demonstrated academic excellence across its schools.