Cumberland School District Superintendent Barry Rosed (2023) | Cumberland School District
Cumberland School District Superintendent Barry Rosed (2023) | Cumberland School District
Of the 7,241 students attending Barron County district schools, 85.2% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group within Barron County's districts, making up 6.5% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Barron County districts, representing 85.9% of the student body.
Barron Area School District had the most even distribution of races among county districts, which included 69.5% of white students, 11.7% of Hispanic students, 11.4% of African American students, 4.9% of multiracial students, 1.6% of Asian students, and 0.3% of Pacific Islander students.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 2.9% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Barron 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Area School District | White | 69.5% | 1,059 |
| Cameron School District | White | 92.7% | 1,177 |
| Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District | White | 92.6% | 931 |
| Cumberland School District | White | 80.4% | 924 |
| New Auburn School District | White | 90% | 280 |
| Prairie Farm Public School District | White | 98.2% | 325 |
| Rice Lake Area School District | White | 85.2% | 2,096 |
| Turtle Lake School District | White | 85.5% | 449 |
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