Best High Schools in Murray County, MN

Murray County, MN has 6 high schools with 1,723 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Murray County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Murray County meet expectations.

1. Murray County Central Secondary

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Murray County Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 335 Students

2. Tracy Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students

3. Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students

4. Fulda Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students

5. Rtr Secondary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students

6. Pipestone Senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students

Best Middle Schools in Murray County, MN

Murray County, MN has 2 middle schools with 489 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Murray County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Murray County exceed expectations.

1. Luverne Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Luverne Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

2. Pipestone Middle

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Murray County, MN

Murray County, MN has 7 elementary schools with 1,715 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Murray County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Murray County meet expectations.

1. Murray Co. Central Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Murray County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 386 Students

2. Tracy Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students

3. Rtr Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students

4. Fulda Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students

5. Walnut Grove Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students

6. Edgerton Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Edgerton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students

7. Heartland Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 12 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Murray County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Murray County, MN has a total population of 8,179 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Murray County, MN

3,927

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Murray County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.41 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.17 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

10.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Murray County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Murray County, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

713 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

33 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Murray County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Murray County, MN

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Nobles County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Pipestone County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lyon County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cottonwood County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rock County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lincoln County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Jackson County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Redwood County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Moody County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brookings County, SD

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations