Newbold’s public schools score below 57% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 32% of Newbold’s students scored proficient, below the Wisconsin average (38%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Newbold, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 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 97% 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.
Newbold’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1310 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Newbold’s, its schools beat 48%, higher than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 32% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% in math, against 38% and 39% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin (the state reports Newbold’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Rhinelander spends $17,351 per student and Northland Pines $17,811, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
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 Newbold’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Wisconsin school districts, #265 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Graduation is above the Wisconsin average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Newbold, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Newbold · depends on your address
Northland Pines Elementary-Eagle River
Grades PK–6 · 484 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
James Williams Middle
Grades 6–8 · 454 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rhinelander
7th grade in Newbold · depends on your address
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
James Williams Middle
Grades 6–8 · 454 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rhinelander
8th grade in Newbold · depends on your address
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
James Williams Middle
Grades 6–8 · 454 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Rhinelander
9th grade in Newbold · depends on your address
Rhinelander High
Grades 9–12 · 757 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Rhinelander
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
10th grade in Newbold · depends on your address
Rhinelander High
Grades 9–12 · 757 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Rhinelander
Northland Pines Middle and High School
Grades 7–12 · 543 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Eagle River
Newbold runs its own schools through grade 12 (Rhinelander School District). From grade PK, students attend the Northland Pines School District, shared with Cloverland, Conover, Eagle River, Land O'Lakes, Lincoln, Plum Lake, St. Germain and Washington. Its elementary school is in Eagle River. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Newbold
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Newbold vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Newbold’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Newbold | C+ | Rhinelander PK–12 · Northland Pines PK–12 |
| Lake Tomahawk | B− | Minocqua Joint No. 1 PK–8 · Lakeland Union High 9–12 |
| Pine Lake | C+ | Rhinelander |
| St. Germain | B− | Northland Pines |
| Sugar Camp | A− | Three Lakes |
| Rhinelander | C+ | Rhinelander |
| Crescent | C+ | Rhinelander |
| Woodruff | B | Woodruff Joint No. 1 PK–8 · Lakeland Union High 9–12 |
| Cassian | C+ | Rhinelander |
4 of the 8 neighbors share Rhinelander with Newbold for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Newbold
9 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 Newbold’s schools
Are Newbold’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Newbold children attend score below 57% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #265 of 362 Wisconsin towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 48%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Newbold in?
Two districts: Rhinelander School District runs grades PK–12, and Northland Pines School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Cloverland, Conover, Eagle River, Land O'Lakes, Lincoln, Plum Lake, St. Germain and Washington.
What is Newbold’s graduation rate?
95–100% of the class of 2023 in Rhinelander School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Newbold spend per student?
$17,351 in Rhinelander School District and $17,811 in Northland Pines School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Newbold families are saying about school.
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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.