For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,585 students in Lincoln County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI are Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School, Copper Lake School and Prairie River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Copper Lake School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
W4380 Copper Lake Ave
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Irma, WI 54442
(715) 536-8386
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Prairie River Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 N Polk St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-9593
Gr: 5-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Tomahawk Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-5371
Gr: 6-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, WI include Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School, Copper Lake School and Prairie River Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lincoln County include: Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School vs. Copper Lake School, Copper Lake School vs. Doc Lincoln Hills/copper Lake School
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