Best Schools in Norman County, MN
Norman County, MN has 13 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,702 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Norman County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Norman County, MN
The top high schools in Norman County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ada-borup-west Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada-borup-west Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Fertile-beltrami Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fertile-beltrami School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students
3. Norman County East Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norman County East School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 94 Students
4. Mahnomen Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahnomen Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 293 Students
5. Climax Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax-shelly Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 93 Students
6. Waubun Alc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 36 Students
Best Middle Schools in Norman County, MN
The top middle schools in Norman County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waubun Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 172 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Norman County, MN
The top elementary schools in Norman County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fertile-beltrami Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fertile-beltrami School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students
2. Ada-borup-west Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada-borup-west Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
3. Ogema Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waubun-ogema-white Earth Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 279 Students
4. Norman County East Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norman County East School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 111 Students
5. Climax Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Climax-shelly Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
6. Mahnomen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mahnomen Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Norman County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Norman County, MN has a total population of 6,441 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Norman 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 Norman County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Norman County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Norman 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 Norman County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Norman County, MN
How many schools are in Norman County, MN?
Norman County, MN has 13 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,702 students in total.
How do schools in Norman County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Norman County score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Norman County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Norman 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: 27%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 46%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Norman County
1 places in Norman County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Twin Valley (2)