Wausau School District Superintendent Keith W. Hilts (2023) | Wausau School District
Wausau School District Superintendent Keith W. Hilts (2023) | Wausau School District
Of the 18,654 students attending Marathon County district schools, 72.8% were white. Asian students were the second largest ethnic group within Marathon County's districts, making up 13.6% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Marathon County districts, representing 73.6% of the student body.
D C Everest Area School District, Mosinee School District and Wausau School District had the most diverse student body in the county, which included American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 1.3% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Marathon County.
Wisconsin ranked 29th in the U.S. for student-to-teacher ratio at 14:1, according to a study by AAA State of Play.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens School District | White | 88.2% | 417 |
| D C Everest Area School District | White | 71.8% | 5,847 |
| Edgar School District | White | 93.7% | 575 |
| Marathon City School District | White | 87% | 770 |
| Mosinee School District | White | 92.4% | 1,902 |
| Spencer School District | White | 88.7% | 631 |
| Stratford School District | White | 91% | 774 |
| Wausau School District | White | 61.9% | 7,738 |
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