| Index | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | National |
| Average Test Scores | 35% | 41% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 11 | 1,869 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 3 | 872 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 114 | 7,963 |
| Index | Rhinelander | Wisconsin | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 84.6% | 89.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 83.0% | 87.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 53.4% | 59.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 31.9% | 38.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 22.2% | 28.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.8% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 11 public schools, 3 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Rhinelander. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Rhinelander, WI schools is 35%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Rhinelander, WI, an average of 84.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 83.0% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Three Lakes, WI | 498 | 46% | 5.2% |
| Tomahawk, WI | 3,156 | 35% | 27.4% |
| Elcho, WI | 265 | 23% | 51.7% |
| Rhinelander, WI | 7,617 | 35% | 26.9% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Decorah, IA | 7,615 | 81% | 68.5% |
| Pulaski, TN | 7,614 | 30% | 37.5% |
| Ojai, CA | 7,613 | 35% | 27.5% |
| Hales Corners, WI | 7,609 | 58% | 21.4% |
| Chehalis, WA | 7,607 | 55% | 14.3% |
| Rhinelander, WI | 7,617 | 35% | 26.9% |
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