Black River Falls School District Superintendent Shelly Severson (2023) | Black River Falls School District
Black River Falls School District Superintendent Shelly Severson (2023) | Black River Falls School District
Of the 2,867 students attending Jackson County district schools, 77.6% were white. American Indian students were the second largest ethnic group within Jackson County's districts, making up 10.5% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Jackson County districts, representing 77.1% of the student body.
Black River Falls School District and Melrose-Mindoro School District had the most diverse student body in the county, which included American Indian, Asian, African American, Hispanic, Pacific Islander, multiracial, and white.
In the 2024-25 school year, the total number of students enrolled in school districts in the county dropped to 1% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Jackson County.
Wisconsin's lawmakers have approved over $5.5 billion in funding for schools for the 2024-25 school year, a 4.2% increase from the previous year. The budget allocates an additional $325 per pupil aid for each year of the biennium, as well as more than $90 million in increased funding for special education.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Center School District | White | 83.4% | 589 |
| Black River Falls School District | White | 68.2% | 1,552 |
| Melrose-Mindoro School District | White | 93.3% | 726 |
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