The majority of students in Marinette County districts were white in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
Of the 5,676 students attending Marinette County district schools, 88% were white. Hispanic students were the second largest ethnic group within Marinette County’s districts, making up 5.5% of the student body.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in Marinette County districts, representing 88.5% of the student body.
Crivitz School District and Marinette 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 0.1% compared to the previous year.
The main offices of all districts mentioned in the story are located in cities associated with Marinette 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.
| District | Most Prevalent | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine School District | White | 92% | 226 |
| Coleman School District | White | 86.5% | 741 |
| Crivitz School District | White | 90.4% | 799 |
| Goodman-Armstrong Creek School District | White | 90.4% | 73 |
| Marinette School District | White | 83.3% | 1,914 |
| Niagara School District | White | 91.9% | 455 |
| Peshtigo School District | White | 91.1% | 1,083 |
| Wausaukee School District | White | 92.7% | 385 |
