Northwoods Reporter

The majority of students in Rusk County districts were white in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Of the 1,551 students attending Rusk County district schools, 91.4% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group within Rusk County's districts, making up 3.5% of the student body.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Rusk County districts, representing 91.3% of the student body.

During the 2024-25 school year, Bruce School District and Ladysmith School District were recognized as having the most diverse student bodies in Rusk County. Bruce School District had a student population comprising American Indian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white while Ladysmith School District was had American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, multiracial, and white students.

In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 3.6% compared to the previous year.

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

Wisconsin ranks 22nd in the U.S. for public education spending, with an annual expenditure of over $16,500 per pupil, totaling $13.8 billion.

District	Most Prevalent	Percent of Total Student Body	Total Enrollment
Bruce School District	White	92.5%	388
Flambeau School District	White	95.9%	436
Ladysmith School District	White	88%	727