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Best Public Schools in Stoughton, WI


At a glance
5
Schools
2,561
Students
Top rankedSandhill Elementary219th of 1,044 Wisconsin elementary schools
Biggest riser
Sandhill Elementary up 94 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Stoughton High 9.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
Summary:

The city of Stoughton, Wisconsin is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Stoughton Area School District. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and more average-performing schools, with some standouts like Fox Prairie Elementary and Sandhill Elementary consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

Fox Prairie Elementary and Sandhill Elementary are the district's top-performing schools, both earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools excel in mathematics, with over 70% and 65% of students, respectively, proficient or better. They also have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Kegonsa Elementary has more mixed test score results, highlighting the need for the district to address performance gaps between schools.

Stoughton High School stands out with a strong 91% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.3% dropout rate, both better than the state averages. However, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, ranging from 17.7% to 25.7%. The schools also serve a diverse student population, with varying levels of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting the need for tailored support and resources to meet the unique needs of each school community.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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