Dodge County Schools & Education
Dodge County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,882
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#40
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Dodge County
Measured School Summary
Dodge County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
At $6,882 per pupil, Dodge County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Dodge County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
12 public schools and 4 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,882
$1,581 below the state average
School coverage
12
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Dodge County has 12 public schools across 4 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Dodge County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Dodge County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#40
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,163 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
952 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HAYFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
645 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
High school only in this slice
179 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Dodge County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Dodge County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Dodge County, Minnesota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Rural Roots with Strong District Alignment
Dodge County manages 12 public schools across four districts, providing education to 3,939 students. The landscape consists of three elementary schools and five high schools, emphasizing secondary education.
High Achievement Despite Lower Spending
The county achieves a remarkable 92.5% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 87%. This success comes despite a lower per-pupil expenditure of $6,882 compared to the state average.
Kasson-Mantorville is the Local Hub
Kasson-Mantorville School District is the largest in the county, serving 2,163 students in three specialized buildings. There are currently no charter schools in Dodge County, as the community relies on traditional public districts.
Rural Settings with Strong Community Ties
The county features seven rural schools and five town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 328 students. Kasson-Mantorville Elementary is the largest school, housing 794 students in a town-based campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Dodge County
Reported Enrollment
3,939
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Dodge County
KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAYFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
12 Public Schools in Dodge County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KASSON-MANTORVILLE ELEMENTARY | Record | KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | KASSON, 55944Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 794 |
| KASSON-MANTORVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | KASSON, 55944Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 702 |
| KASSON-MANTORVILLE SENIOR HIGH | Record | KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT | KASSON, 55944Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 667 |
| TRITON ELEMENTARY | Record | TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT | DODGE CENTER, 55927Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 411 |
| HAYFIELD SECONDARY | Record | HAYFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | HAYFIELD, 55940Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 363 |
| TRITON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT | DODGE CENTER, 55927Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 320 |
| HAYFIELD ELEMENTARY | Record | HAYFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | HAYFIELD, 55940Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 282 |
| TRITON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT | DODGE CENTER, 55927Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 221 |
| ZUMBRO AREA LEARNING CENTER | Record | ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT | KASSON, 55944Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 77 |
| ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT | Record | ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT | KASSON, 55944Rural: Fringe | PK | Special Education | 49 |
| ZUMBRO ED. DIST. FUTURES/CHOICE | Record | ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT | KASSON, 55944Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Special Education | 38 |
| TRANSITION 2 SUCCESS | Record | ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT | KASSON, 55944Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Special Education | 15 |
KASSON-MANTORVILLE ELEMENTARY
KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
KASSON, 55944 / Rural: Fringe
KASSON-MANTORVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL
KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
KASSON, 55944 / Town: Fringe
KASSON-MANTORVILLE SENIOR HIGH
KASSON-MANTORVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
KASSON, 55944 / Town: Fringe
TRITON ELEMENTARY
TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT
DODGE CENTER, 55927 / Town: Distant
HAYFIELD SECONDARY
HAYFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAYFIELD, 55940 / Rural: Distant
TRITON HIGH SCHOOL
TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT
DODGE CENTER, 55927 / Town: Distant
HAYFIELD ELEMENTARY
HAYFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
HAYFIELD, 55940 / Rural: Distant
TRITON MIDDLE SCHOOL
TRITON SCHOOL DISTRICT
DODGE CENTER, 55927 / Town: Distant
ZUMBRO AREA LEARNING CENTER
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
KASSON, 55944 / Rural: Fringe
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
KASSON, 55944 / Rural: Fringe
ZUMBRO ED. DIST. FUTURES/CHOICE
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
KASSON, 55944 / Rural: Fringe
TRANSITION 2 SUCCESS
ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT
KASSON, 55944 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,882
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Dodge County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Dodge County, Minnesota?
Dodge County manages 12 public schools across four districts, providing education to 3,939 students. The landscape consists of three elementary schools and five high schools, emphasizing secondary education.
How do schools in Dodge County perform academically?
The county achieves a remarkable 92.5% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 87%. This success comes despite a lower per-pupil expenditure of $6,882 compared to the state average.
What are the major school districts in Dodge County, Minnesota?
Kasson-Mantorville School District is the largest in the county, serving 2,163 students in three specialized buildings. There are currently no charter schools in Dodge County, as the community relies on traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Dodge County?
The county features seven rural schools and five town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 328 students. Kasson-Mantorville Elementary is the largest school, housing 794 students in a town-based campus.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.