Sharon’s public schools score below 57% of Wisconsin districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the two public school districts serving Sharon, 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 96% 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.
Sharon’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1146 Wisconsin towns with household incomes within a quarter of Sharon’s, its schools beat 35%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 38% and math 37% across both districts in spring 2022, against 38% and 39% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Rosholt spends $17,157 per student and Stevens Point Area $14,371, against $16,459 across Wisconsin (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Sacred Heart Elementary 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 Sharon’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Wisconsin school districts. 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 Sharon, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Sharon · depends on your address
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 757 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stevens Point
P J Jacobs Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 709 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stevens Point
Rosholt Middle
Grades 7–8 · 78 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rosholt
8th grade in Sharon · depends on your address
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 757 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stevens Point
P J Jacobs Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 709 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stevens Point
Rosholt Middle
Grades 7–8 · 78 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Rosholt
9th grade in Sharon · depends on your address
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 757 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stevens Point
P J Jacobs Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 709 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Stevens Point
Rosholt High
Grades 9–12 · 144 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rosholt
10th grade in Sharon · depends on your address
Stevens Point Area Senior High
Grades 10–12 · 1,478 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Stevens Point
Rosholt High
Grades 9–12 · 144 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Rosholt
Sharon runs its own schools through grade 12 (Rosholt School District). From grade PK, students attend the Stevens Point Area School District, shared with Buena Vista, Carson, Dewey, Eau Pleine, Hull, Junction City, Linwood, Milladore, Park Ridge, Plover, Plover, Stevens Point, Stockton and Whiting. Its school is in Plover. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Sharon
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Sharon vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Wisconsin towns that share Sharon’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Sharon | C+ | Rosholt PK–12 · Stevens Point Area PK–12 |
| Dewey | — | Stevens Point Area |
| Stockton | B− | Stevens Point Area PK–12 · Tomorrow River PK–12 |
| Bevent | C− | Rosholt |
| Alban | — | Rosholt |
2 of the 4 neighbors share Stevens Point Area with Sharon for grades PK–12, so their letters differ mainly through the lower grades.
Every school in Sharon
16 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 Sharon’s schools
Are Sharon’s schools good?
On Wisconsin’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sharon children attend score below 57% of Wisconsin’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 35%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Sharon in?
Two districts: Rosholt School District runs grades PK–12, and Stevens Point Area School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Buena Vista, Carson, Dewey, Eau Pleine, Hull, Junction City, Linwood, Milladore, Park Ridge, Plover, Plover, Stevens Point, Stockton and Whiting.
Where do Sharon kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Stevens Point Area Senior High and Rosholt High.
What is Sharon’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Stevens Point Area School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Wisconsin.
How much does Sharon spend per student?
$17,157 in Rosholt School District and $14,371 in Stevens Point Area School District (FY2024), against $16,459 across Wisconsin. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Sharon?
Yes: Sacred Heart Elementary School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 46 students).
Parents talk
What Sharon families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Sharon → 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.