Best Schools in Big Stone County, MN
Big Stone County, MN has 13 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,588 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Big Stone County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Big Stone County, MN
The top high schools in Big Stone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ortonville Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ortonville Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 233 Students
2. 6-12th Grade Building
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 127 Students
3. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
4. Chokio-alberta Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chokio-alberta Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 73 Students
5. Lismore Colony Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 6 Students
6. Big Stone Colony High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Big Stone County, MN
The top middle schools in Big Stone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Big Stone County, MN
The top elementary schools in Big Stone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lismore Colony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 25 Students
2. Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ortonville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 246 Students
3. Big Stone Colony Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 16 Students
4. Pre-k - 5th Grade Building
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton-graceville-beardsley • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
5. Chokio-alberta Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chokio-alberta Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 59 Students
6. Appleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 206 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Big Stone County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Big Stone County, MN has a total population of 5,166 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Big Stone County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Big Stone County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Big Stone County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Big Stone County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Big Stone County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Big Stone County, MN
How many schools are in Big Stone County, MN?
Big Stone County, MN has 13 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,588 students in total.
How do schools in Big Stone County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Big Stone County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Big Stone County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Big Stone County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Big Stone County
3 places in Big Stone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Clinton (4)
- Graceville (2)
- Ortonville (2)
School districts (1)
- Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley (6 schools)