Summary:
The city of Hurley, Wisconsin is home to two schools: Hurley High School and Hurley Elementary School, both part of the Hurley School District. Hurley High School serves grades 6-12 and has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 284th out of 415 Wisconsin high schools in 2022-2023 to 206th out of 431 in 2024-2025. The school's four-year graduation rate is an impressive 91.0%, significantly higher than the state average, and its test scores in core subjects are generally above the state averages.
In contrast, Hurley Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5, has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, but its test scores in core subjects are more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. The school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is an area for potential improvement. The student-teacher ratios are 13.6 at Hurley High and 14.5 at Hurley Elementary, and the schools' spending per student is $12,756 and $14,454, respectively.
Overall, the Hurley school system shows a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. Hurley High School stands out as a strong performer, while Hurley Elementary faces some challenges, particularly with chronic absenteeism and test scores. Understanding the factors that contribute to these differences in performance could provide valuable insights for the district and help guide targeted interventions to support student success across all grade levels.
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