| Index | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin | National |
| Average Test Scores | 39% | 41% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 14 | 1,869 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 8 | 872 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 1 | 114 | 7,963 |
| Index | Wisconsin Rapids | Wisconsin | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 87.6% | 89.0% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 86.2% | 87.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 51.2% | 59.7% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 27.7% | 38.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 15.9% | 28.4% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.4% | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 14 public schools, 8 private schools and 1 post-secondary schools in Wisconsin Rapids. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Wisconsin Rapids, WI schools is 39%. The average student to teacher ratio is 14:1. In Wisconsin Rapids, WI, an average of 87.6% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 86.2% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Junction City, WI | 419 | 52% | 8.3% |
| Rudolph, WI | 473 | 47% | 2.1% |
| Plover, WI | 12,981 | 44% | 7.8% |
| Stevens Point, WI | 26,144 | 40% | 16.1% |
| Port Edwards, WI | 1,825 | 36% | 26.0% |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 17,691 | 39% | 18.5% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Zachary, LA | 17,699 | 86% | 79.2% |
| Alton, TX | 17,683 | 49% | 1.4% |
| Lake Butler, FL | 17,700 | 63% | 31.3% |
| Spanish Lake, MO | 17,682 | 17% | 63.7% |
| Tallmadge, OH | 17,681 | 69% | 44.4% |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 17,691 | 39% | 18.5% |
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