Colby School District, Wisconsin

Colby School District is a unified school district in Marathon County and Clark County, Wisconsin, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,978 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 165 sq mi (427 km²) of land.

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Colby School District in Wisconsin
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,978 ± 400
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Marathon County50% of the district’s landClark County50% of the district’s land
Land area
165 sq mi (427 km²)
Median household income
$62,202 ± $2,535
Median home value
$180,000 ± $7,998
Water area
0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²)
State
Wisconsin
Census code (GEOID)
5502730
Coordinates (central point)
44.911524, -90.313155

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Colby School District, largest first

  1. Colby (city)1,907 people
  2. Town of Mayville1,152 people
  3. Town of Holton883 people
  4. Dorchester (village)879 people
  5. Town of Hull832 people
  6. Town of Colby816 people
  7. Town of Unity660 people
  8. Unity (village)378 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Abbotsford School District4.2 mi north
  2. Spencer School District11 mi south
  3. Owen-Withee School District14 mi west
  4. Loyal School District14 mi southwest
  5. Stratford School District14 mi southeast
  6. Edgar School District16 mi east
  7. Athens School District16 mi northeast
  8. Medford Area School District17 mi north

These share a boundary with Colby School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Colby School District before you rely on it.

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