For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,166 students in Jefferson County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI are Fort Atkinson High School, Waterloo High School and Johnson Creek 91果冻传媒. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Jefferson County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Mills 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 24% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Atkinson High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lexington Blvd
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 563-7811
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Waterloo High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
865 N Monroe St
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Waterloo, WI 53594
(920) 478-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Creek 91果冻传媒
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Aztalan St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4800
Gr: PK-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lake Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Catlin Dr
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Lake Mills, WI 53551
(920) 648-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Palmyra-eagle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Burr Oak St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Palmyra, WI 53156
(262) 495-7101
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecampus Academy Charter School
Charter School
111 Dodge Street
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Watertown, WI 53094
(920) 262-1420
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
W1095 Concord Center Dr
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Sullivan, WI 53178
(262) 593-2450
Gr: K-5 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12
305 Milwaukee St
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Johnson Creek, WI 53038
(920) 541-4801
Gr: PK-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Luther Alternative Ed School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
205 Park St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
(920) 568-7804
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students
Turner Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
700 W Milwaukee St
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Jefferson, WI 53549
(920) 675-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, WI include Fort Atkinson High School, Waterloo High School and Johnson Creek 91果冻传媒.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Waterloo High School vs. Lake Mills High School, Fort Atkinson High School vs. Jefferson High School, Jefferson High School vs. Fort Atkinson High School
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