Best Schools in Grant County, MN
Grant County, MN has 14 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 2,120 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Grant County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grant County, MN
The top high schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon-evansville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 139 Students
2. West Central Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 250 Students
3. Ashby Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashby Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 132 Students
4. Wheaton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton Area Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 192 Students
5. Herman Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herman-norcross School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 43 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grant County, MN
The top middle schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brandon-evansville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Wca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grant County, MN
The top elementary schools in Grant County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Central Area N. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
2. West Central Area S. El.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Area • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
3. Evansville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 159 Students
4. Ashby Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashby Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
5. Pearson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wheaton Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
6. Herman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herman-norcross School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 59 Students
7. Brandon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandon-evansville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 112 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grant County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grant County, MN has a total population of 6,074 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grant 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 Grant County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grant County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grant 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 Grant County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grant County, MN
How many schools are in Grant County, MN?
Grant County, MN has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 2,120 students in total.
How do schools in Grant County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Grant County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Grant County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grant 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: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 40%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Grant County
4 places in Grant County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Ashby (2)
- Barrett (2)
- Herman (2)
- Elbow Lake (1)
School districts (1)
- West Central Area (4 schools)