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Among the many ethnicities represented in Taylor County schools, white was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Of the 3,966 students attending Taylor County schools, 88.9% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 6.8% of Taylor County students.

In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Taylor County, representing 89.4% of the student body.

Countywide, eSucceed Charter School had the most even distribution of races, which included 81.8% white students, 5.5% Black students, 5.5% Hispanic students, 3.6% American Indian students, 1.8% Asian students, and 1.8% multiracial students.

In the 2023-24 school year, the total number of students enrolled in public schools in the county increased slightly compared to the previous year.

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.

School Name	Most Represented Ethnicity	Percent of Total Student Body	Total Enrollment
Gilman Elementary School	White	97.8%	137
Gilman High School	White	96.5%	144
Medford Elementary School	White	89.6%	595
Medford High School	White	91.8%	685
Medford Middle School	White	89.8%	598
Rib Lake Elementary School	White	88.9%	235
Rib Lake High School	White	92.8%	138
Rib Lake Middle School	White	90.9%	99
Rural Virtual Academy	White	84%	1,090
Stetsonville Elementary School	White	87.9%	190
eSucceed Charter School	White	81.8%	55