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Wisconsin Education: 11,217 students enrolled in Wood County school districts in 2024-25 school year

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Marshfield Unified School District Superintendent Ryan Christianson (2023) | Marshfield Unified School District

Marshfield Unified School District Superintendent Ryan Christianson (2023) | Marshfield Unified School District

There were 11,217 students enrolled in Wood County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 2.1% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that 12th grade had the largest enrollment, with 902 students, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest, with 675 students.

Countywide, Wisconsin Rapids School District welcomed the most students during the 2024-25 school year.

The main offices of all districts mentioned in the article are located in cities associated with Wood County.

According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2024 Mathematics Snapshot Report for Wisconsin Grade 8, there remains a significant achievement gap between ethnic groups in Wisconsin. White students outperformed Black students by an average of 50 points, and Hispanic students scored on average 32 points lower than their white peers.

Enrollment in Wood County Over 10 Years
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Enrollment in Wood County During 2024-25 School Year

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2024-25Total Enrollment in 2023-24% Change from Previous Year
Auburndale School District840843-0.4%
Marshfield Unified School District3,6263,762-3.6%
Nekoosa School District1,1971,226-2.4%
Pittsville School District541551-1.8%
Port Edwards School District435444-2%
Wisconsin Rapids School District4,5784,637-1.3%

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