Photo: I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: · CC BY-SA 3.0Horicon’s public schools outscore 82% of Wisconsin districts
On the state reading tests, 49% of Horicon’s students scored proficient, above the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the public school district serving Horicon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Wisconsin, not nationally.
From Wisconsin state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Horicon’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 565 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Horicon’s, its schools beat 97%, higher than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 49% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $14,183 per student, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Horicon Middle School, then Horicon High School. Enrollment is up 26% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Stephen Lutheran School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Horicon’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Wisconsin school districts, #74 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Test scores are above the Wisconsin average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Horicon, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Horicon
Horicon Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Horicon
Horicon Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Horicon
Horicon Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Horicon
Horicon Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Horicon
Horicon Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Horicon
Horicon Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 372 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Horicon
Horicon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 152 students · 11:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Horicon
Horicon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 152 students · 11:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Horicon
Horicon Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 152 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Horicon
Horicon High School
Grades 9–12 · 248 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Horicon
Horicon High School
Grades 9–12 · 248 students · 15:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Horicon
Horicon High School
Grades 9–12 · 248 students · 15:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Horicon
Horicon High School
Grades 9–12 · 248 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Horicon’s public schools are run by Horicon School District, which also serves Burnett, Hubbard, Iron Ridge and Oak Grove. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Horicon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Horicon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Horicon | A− | Horicon |
| Hubbard | B+ | Horicon PK–12 · Mayville PK–12 · Hartford Union High 9–12 |
| Oak Grove | B+ | Dodgeland PK–12 · Horicon PK–12 |
| Kekoskee | — | Mayville |
| Burnett | — | Horicon |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Horicon with Horicon, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Horicon
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Wisconsin’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Horicon’s schools
Are Horicon’s schools good?
By Wisconsin’s own tests, yes: the public schools Horicon children attend outscore 82% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #74 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Horicon in?
Horicon School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 772 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Horicon kids go to high school?
Horicon High School, with 248 students; its own test results earn a D.
How much does Horicon spend per student?
$14,183 in Horicon School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Horicon?
Yes: St. Stephen Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–7, 56 students).
Parents talk
What Horicon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Horicon → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Wisconsin. Stars are from neighbors.