Best Schools in Darling, MN
Darling, MN has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,468 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Darling exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Darling, MN
The top high schools in Darling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Healy Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierz Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 642 Students
2. Royalton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royalton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Little Falls Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
Best Middle Schools in Darling, MN
The top middle schools in Darling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Royalton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royalton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students
2. Community Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Darling, MN
The top elementary schools in Darling, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pioneer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pierz Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 610 Students
2. Royalton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Royalton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
3. Lindbergh Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 503 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Falls Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 440 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Darling, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Darling, MN has a total population of 916 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Darling, 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 Darling, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darling, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Darling, 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 Darling, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Darling, MN
How many schools are in Darling, MN?
Darling, MN has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,468 students in total.
How do schools in Darling perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Darling score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Darling exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Darling?
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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