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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Enrollment Analysis: Did Bayfield County's school districts enrollment rise or fall in 2024-25 school year?

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South Shore School District Superintendent Danielle Mikula (2023) | South Shore School District

South Shore School District Superintendent Danielle Mikula (2023) | South Shore School District

There were 1,456 students enrolled in Bayfield County school districts in the 2024-25 school year, 4.2% less than the previous year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

The county's data showed that 11th grade had the largest enrollment, with 122 students, while pre-kindergarten saw the smallest, with 64 students.

Countywide, Washburn 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 Bayfield 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.

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

DistrictTotal Enrollment in 2024-25Total Enrollment in 2023-24% Change from Previous Year
Bayfield School District415421-1.4%
Drummond Area School District301318-5.3%
South Shore School District193206-6.3%
Washburn School District547575-4.9%

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