Best Schools in Rock County, MN
Rock County, MN has 15 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,193 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Rock County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rock County, MN
The top high schools in Rock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hills-beaver Creek School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 196 Students
2. Luverne Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Luverne Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 378 Students
3. Edgerton Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 209 Students
4. Ellsworth Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 62 Students
5. Pipestone Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
6. Luverne Alternative Program
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Luverne Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 4 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rock County, MN
The top middle schools in Rock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Luverne Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Luverne Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students
2. Pipestone Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rock County, MN
The top elementary schools in Rock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Luverne Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Luverne Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 524 Students
2. Hills-beaver Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hills-beaver Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 145 Students
3. Ellsworth Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Ellsworth Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 68 Students
4. Pipestone Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pipestone Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
5. Edgerton Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgerton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
6. Hills Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Hills Christian School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 28 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rock County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rock County, MN has a total population of 9,704 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rock 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 Rock County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rock County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rock 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 Rock County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rock County, MN
How many schools are in Rock County, MN?
Rock County, MN has 15 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,193 students in total.
How do schools in Rock County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Rock County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Rock County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rock 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: 81%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rock County
3 places in Rock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Luverne (4)
- Beaver Creek (1)
- Hills (1)
School districts (1)
- Luverne Public School District (4 schools)