Best Schools in Martin County, MN
Martin County, MN has 32 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 6,956 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Martin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Martin County, MN
The top high schools in Martin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jackson County Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
2. Blue Earth Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 418 Students
3. St. James Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 551 Students
4. Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairmont Area School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 859 Students
5. Granada Huntley East Chain High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granada Huntley East Chain • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
6. Truman Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Truman Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 88 Students
7. Butterfield Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 111 Students
8. Martin County West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
9. Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Plains Education Coop. • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 59 Students
Best Middle Schools in Martin County, MN
The top middle schools in Martin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Earth Area Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 140 Students
2. Martin County West Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 95 Students
3. Jackson County Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
4. Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granada Huntley East Chain • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Martin County, MN
The top elementary schools in Martin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 370 Students
2. Pleasantview Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Central School Dist. • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
3. Trimont Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 185 Students
4. Truman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Truman Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
5. Blue Earth Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Earth Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 491 Students
6. Fairmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairmont Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 956 Students
7. Butterfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butterfield-odin Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 116 Students
8. Granada Huntley East Chain Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Granada Huntley East Chain • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
9. St. James Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 480 Students
10. Sherburn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martin County West School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 146 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Martin County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Martin County, MN has a total population of 20,025 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Martin 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 Martin County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Martin County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Martin 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 Martin County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Martin County, MN
How many schools are in Martin County, MN?
Martin County, MN has 32 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 6,956 students in total.
How do schools in Martin County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Martin County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Martin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Martin 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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- Projected: 57%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Martin County
5 places in Martin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (3)
- Martin County West School District (4 schools)
- Granada Huntley East Chain (3 schools)
- Southern Plains Education Coop. (3 schools)