Southland Public School District on the map

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District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file. Each marker is a graded school; click it for its grade and scores.

Southland Senior HighSouthland ElementarySouthland Middle
District boundary from the NCES EDGE composite school district file; each dot is a graded school, tap or hover for its name.

SchoolGrade summary for Southland Public School District

Average SchoolGrade
C+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
100%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
40.3%
Avg projected
41.3%

3 of 3 schools in Southland Public School District carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

B: 1C: 2

Best schools in Southland Public School District

Statewide rankings: all 423 high schools in Minnesota · all 229 middle schools in Minnesota · all 860 elementary schools in Minnesota

The ten highest SchoolGrades in the district. Grades reward actual test performance against the projection for each school's student context, so a B in a high-poverty school can outrank an A- elsewhere on impact.

  1. B Southland Elementary (Elementary school, meets expectations)
  2. C+ Southland Middle (Middle school, meets expectations)
  3. C Southland Senior High (High school, meets expectations)

Every school in Southland Public School District

High schools (1)

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (1)

Where Southland Public School District schools are

Cities and towns served (1)

About this district

  • State: Best schools in Minnesota
  • County: Mower County
  • Type: regular local school district
  • Setting: distant rural (NCES locale of the district office)
  • Enrollment: 499 students with 33 full-time-equivalent teachers and 62 total staff FTE (NCES CCD, 2023-24)
  • NCES district ID: 2702720
  • Grades are the 2025-26 SchoolGrade model: each school's actual proficiency against the level projected for its student context. How SchoolGrade works

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Questions about Southland Public School District

How many schools are in Southland Public School District?

SchoolGrade grades 3 public schools in Southland Public School District, across 1 city or town. Every one of them is listed on this page with a link to its own report.

Which cities does Southland Public School District serve?

The largest by graded schools: Adams.

How good are the schools in Southland Public School District?

Across the 3 graded schools, the average SchoolGrade is C+, with 40.3% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 41.3%. 100% of schools meet or exceed the expectation for their student context.

How many students attend Southland Public School District?

499 students were enrolled in Southland Public School District in the 2023-24 school year, about 15.1 students per full-time teacher (NCES Common Core of Data).

Where is Southland Public School District?

Southland Public School District is in Minnesota, based in Mower County, with its district office in Adams. Its boundary covers about 201 sq mi.