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Best High Schools in Zip Code 54740

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Top rankedElmwood High78^th of 431 Wisconsin high schools

Summary:

The 54740 zip code is home to a single high school, Elmwood High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This small school of just 90 students has consistently performed at a high level, ranking 12th out of 431 Wisconsin high schools in 2023-2024 and 78th in 2024-2025. Elmwood High maintains a 4 or 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is a top-performing institution in the state.

Elmwood High's strong academic performance is evident across several key metrics. The school boasts a 91.0% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state average. Students at Elmwood High also outperform their peers in the state and district on standardized tests in subjects like social studies, English language arts, mathematics, and science. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 suggests a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Elmwood High's performance is impressive, the school does face some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%. However, the school's relatively high spending of $16,640 per student indicates a commitment to providing adequate resources and funding to support student learning and success. Overall, Elmwood School District appears to be effectively serving its community by offering a high-quality education at Elmwood High School.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Forward Exam Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 10th Grade	ACT Mathematics 10th Grade	ACT Science 10th Grade	Forward Exam Social Studies 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elmwood High	Public	9-12	213 S Scott St	Elmwood	54740	Pierce County	Elmwood School District	No	No	No	No	(715) 639-2721	90	10	8.7	36.7%	83 (92.2%)	1 (1.1%)	4 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	75.3	78^th of 431 public high schools	81.9%		94.9	12^th of 431 public high schools	97.2%	66	51.9	55.6	59.3	66.7	$21,572	$241	$21,332

Cities Near Zip Code 54740

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Elmwood	0.32 mi	4	82^nd
Spring Valley	6 mi	3	143^rd
Plum City	10.28 mi	3	323^rd
Downsville	10.94 mi	1	412^th
Menomonie	11.93 mi	6	221^st

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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.

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