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Superior School District

3025 Tower Ave
Superior, WI 54880-5369
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Superior School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wisconsin for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,882 students in Superior School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
51±¬ÁÏs in Superior School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,218 Schools
# Students
3,882 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Superior School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WI)
#350 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
28%
40%
33%
38%
43%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.53
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
83%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,287 is higher than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,171 is less than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WI)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,287
$17,045
Spending / Student
$16,171
$17,018

Best Superior School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
129 N 28th St E
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1423 Central Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8785
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Four Corners Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4465 E County Road B
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 399-8911
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1807 Missouri Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Superior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Catlin Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 1,290 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Northern Lights Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 N 28th St
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 395-6066
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Superior Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3626 Hammond Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
3025 Tower Ave
Superior, WI 54880
(715) 394-8700
Gr: PK | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Superior School District?
Superior School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,882 students.
What is the rank of Superior School District?
Superior School District is ranked #352 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wisconsin school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Superior School District?
83% of Superior School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Superior School District?
Superior School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Superior School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,171 is less than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,882 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in WI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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