Best Public Schools in Brussels, WI

The city of Brussels, Wisconsin is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Southern Door Elementary, Southern Door High, and Southern Door Middle. These schools are part of the Southern Door County School District, which is ranked 67th out of 426 districts in Wisconsin and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area, Southern Door High School is ranked 62nd out of 431 Wisconsin high schools and has a 4-star rating. The school boasts an impressive 91.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate. Additionally, its students demonstrate strong academic performance, with 64.63% of 10th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts and 62.2% proficient or better in ACT Mathematics. Southern Door Middle School is also a standout, ranking 80th out of 628 Wisconsin middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school's students excel in academics, with 78.57% of 7th graders proficient or better in Forward Exam English Language Arts and 85.71% proficient or better in Forward Exam Mathematics.

While the schools in the area generally perform above the state averages in various subject areas and grade levels, there are some areas that may warrant further attention. The chronic absenteeism rate across all three schools is slightly higher than the state average at 17.7%, and the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 30.16% at Southern Door High to 41.54% at Southern Door Elementary, suggesting potential socioeconomic challenges that may impact student outcomes. Additionally, the differences in per-student spending across the schools, from $12,107 at Southern Door Elementary to $17,794 at Southern Door Middle, may warrant further investigation to understand the factors driving these variations and how they relate to educational outcomes.