For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,246 students in Lafayette County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, WI are Pecatonica High School, Darlington Elementary Middle School and Benton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lafayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pecatonica High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 Cross St
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Blanchardville, WI 53516
(608) 523-4285
Gr: 6-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41 Alma St
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Benton, WI 53803
(608) 759-4002
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Argyle Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14665 State Road 78
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Argyle, WI 53504
(608) 543-3318
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Shullsburg Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Judgement St
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Shullsburg, WI 53586
(608) 965-4427
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Belmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
646 E Liberty St
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Belmont, WI 53510
(608) 762-5131
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Black Hawk Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Center St
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5371
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Lafayette County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Excel Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 303
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
South Wayne, WI 53587
(608) 439-5444
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lafayette County, WI include Pecatonica High School, Darlington Elementary Middle School and Benton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lafayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette County?
Lafayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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