Best Schools in Murray County, MN
Murray County, MN has 16 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,400 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Murray County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Murray County, MN
The top high schools in Murray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murray County Central Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County Central Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Rtr Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 359 Students
3. Tracy Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
4. Westbrook-walnut Grove Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
5. Edgerton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students
6. Fulda Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
7. Pipestone Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
Best Middle Schools in Murray County, MN
The top middle schools in Murray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pipestone Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Murray County, MN
The top elementary schools in Murray County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murray Co. Central Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray County Central Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 386 Students
2. Tracy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tracy Area Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 327 Students
3. Fulda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fulda Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
4. Walnut Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westbrook-walnut Grove Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 297 Students
5. Rtr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rtr Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 261 Students
6. Pipestone Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
7. Edgerton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
8. Heartland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
15.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Murray County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Murray County, MN
How many schools are in Murray County, MN?
Murray County, MN has 16 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,400 students in total.
How do schools in Murray County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Murray County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Murray County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Murray 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: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Murray County
2 places in Murray County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.