Best Public Schools in Zip Code 54124

The 54124 zip code area is home to three schools - Gillett Elementary, Gillett High, and Gillett Middle - all part of the Gillett School District. While the middle school stands out as the highest-performing, the district as a whole has room for improvement, with all three schools rated 1 or 2 stars by SchoolDigger.

Gillett Middle School is the clear standout, ranking 77th out of 640 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school outperformed the state average on Forward Exam test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, and had a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5%. In contrast, Gillett High School struggled with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism at 29.9%, despite maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 97.4%.

Gillett Elementary had the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 63.2% and lower test scores, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. The district's variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools is an area that could provide further insights into resource allocation and factors influencing student outcomes.