The Wausau School District proudly announced today that it has been designated a “Gold Medal” school district by Expansion Management magazine in its 14th annual Education Quotient™ issue.

Each year Expansion Management compares more than 2,800 school districts across the country on how well the district is preparing its students to be part of the work force after graduation. The special report is mailed to over 45,000 CEO’s, Vice Presidents, Directors, and other officers of companies who have indicated they are considering expanding into new areas.

“We are extremely pleased and proud, although not totally surprised, that our District performed well.” said Wausau School District Superintendent Stephen Murley. “This award is validation for all the efforts of our teachers, administrators, and parents to make sure our children reach success.”

To be ranked as a Gold Medal School, a district must rank in the top 16 percent of all school districts nationally.

Expansion Management Editor Bill King said the Education Quotient issue is the magazine’s most popular of the year with readers.

“People who evaluate communities for business expansion require a good education system,” King said. “That seems to be first and foremost on their list of things to care about. Communities with excellent schools can expect to come out on top when the site selectors come calling to create new jobs.”