Can I use Douglas County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Douglas County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Douglas County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Douglas County?

Start with the 20 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Douglas County Schools & Education

Name: Douglas County, Minnesota Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Douglas County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,437

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#33

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Douglas County

Measured School Summary

Douglas County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.

Funding Context

Douglas County spends $8,437 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 5% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Douglas 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

20 public schools and 5 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

58/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

89.0%

2.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,437

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

5 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

Douglas County has 20 public schools across 5 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Douglas 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

Douglas 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

#33

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points above 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.

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,046 students

Elementary 6Middle 1High 1Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

OSAKIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

842 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to high school visible

535 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Kalon Prep Academy

High school only in this slice

138 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Douglas County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Douglas County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Douglas 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.

A Diverse Network in Douglas County

Five districts operate 20 public schools in Douglas County, serving a total of 5,777 students. The system is elementary-heavy with 11 primary schools, supported by three middle and five high schools.

Outperforming State Averages in Success

Douglas County maintains an 89.0% graduation rate, beating both the state average of 86.6% and the national average. Per-pupil spending is $8,437, aligning closely with Minnesota’s statewide average investment.

Alexandria Public Schools Lead Growth

The Alexandria Public School District is the county's largest, managing nine schools and 4,046 students. One charter school provides alternative options, making up 5% of the total school landscape.

Rural Learning Meets Regional Hubs

Twelve schools are located in rural settings, while eight serve town centers, with an average school size of 304 students. Alexandria Area High School is the largest campus, enrolling 1,302 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Douglas County

Reported Enrollment

5,777

20 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle3

High5

Other1

5 School Districts in Douglas County

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OSAKIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

842 students

BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4 schools

535 students

Kalon Prep Academy

1 school

138 students

Runestone Area Education District

2 schools

77 students

20 Public Schools in Douglas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Douglas County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Alexandria Area High School	Profile	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,302
Discovery Middle School	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	913
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	466
VOYAGER ELEMENTARY	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	425
OSAKIS SECONDARY	Record	OSAKIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	OSAKIS, 56360Rural: Distant	7–12	High	424
WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	423
OSAKIS ELEMENTARY	Record	OSAKIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	OSAKIS, 56360Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	418
Evansville Elementary	Record	BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	EVANSVILLE, 56326Rural: Remote	2–5	Primary	159
MILTONA ELEMENTARY	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	MILTONA, 56354Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	140
Brandon-Evansville High School	Record	BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BRANDON, 56315Rural: Distant	9–12	High	139
Kalon Prep Academy	Record	Kalon Prep Academy	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Town: Remote	9–12	Charter	138
EARLY EDUCATION CENTER	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Rural: Fringe	PK	Other	132
WEST CENTRAL AREA S. EL.	Record	WEST CENTRAL AREA	KENSINGTON, 56343Rural: Remote	PK–4	Primary	130
GARFIELD ELEMENTARY	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	GARFIELD, 56332Rural: Distant	KG–5	Primary	128
Brandon-Evansville Middle School	Record	BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BRANDON, 56315Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	125
CARLOS ELEMENTARY	Record	ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	CARLOS, 56319Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	117
Brandon Elementary	Record	BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	BRANDON, 56135Rural: Distant	PK–1	Primary	112
Runestone Alternative School	Record	Runestone Area Education District	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Town: Remote	7–12	Alternative	77
Lakes Country Academy - ALEX	Record	REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP	FERGUS FALLS, 56537Town: Remote	KG–6	Special Education	9
MIDDLE LEVEL LEARNING CENTER	Record	Runestone Area Education District	ALEXANDRIA, 56308Town: Remote	7–8	Alternative	0

Alexandria Area High School

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,302 students

Discovery Middle School

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle913 students

LINCOLN ELEMENTARY

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary466 students

VOYAGER ELEMENTARY

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary425 students

OSAKIS SECONDARY

OSAKIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OSAKIS, 56360 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High424 students

WOODLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary423 students

OSAKIS ELEMENTARY

OSAKIS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

OSAKIS, 56360 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary418 students

Evansville Elementary

BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

EVANSVILLE, 56326 / Rural: Remote

Record2–5Primary159 students

MILTONA ELEMENTARY

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MILTONA, 56354 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary140 students

Brandon-Evansville High School

BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BRANDON, 56315 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High139 students

Kalon Prep Academy

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Charter138 students

EARLY EDUCATION CENTER

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPKOther132 students

WEST CENTRAL AREA S. EL.

WEST CENTRAL AREA

KENSINGTON, 56343 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary130 students

GARFIELD ELEMENTARY

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GARFIELD, 56332 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary128 students

Brandon-Evansville Middle School

BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BRANDON, 56315 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle125 students

CARLOS ELEMENTARY

ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

CARLOS, 56319 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary117 students

Brandon Elementary

BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

BRANDON, 56135 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–1Primary112 students

Runestone Alternative School

Runestone Area Education District

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Alternative77 students

Lakes Country Academy - ALEX

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP

FERGUS FALLS, 56537 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–6Special Education9 students

MIDDLE LEVEL LEARNING CENTER

Runestone Area Education District

ALEXANDRIA, 56308 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,437

State avg $8,463

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minnesota counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jackson County (95.7%), Cottonwood County (95.3%), and Cook County (95.0%) currently lead Minnesota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Minnesota?

Across Minnesota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,463. The highest current county values are Cook County ($12,089), Kittson County ($10,301), and Beltrami County ($10,167). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Douglas County?

Douglas County has a school score of 58/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Douglas County?

The high school graduation rate in Douglas County is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Douglas County spend per student?

Douglas County spends $8,437 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Douglas County, Minnesota — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Douglas County, Minnesota?

Five districts operate 20 public schools in Douglas County, serving a total of 5,777 students. The system is elementary-heavy with 11 primary schools, supported by three middle and five high schools.

How do schools in Douglas County perform academically?

What are the major school districts in Douglas County, Minnesota?

The Alexandria Public School District is the county's largest, managing nine schools and 4,046 students. One charter school provides alternative options, making up 5% of the total school landscape.

What is the school experience like in Douglas County?

Twelve schools are located in rural settings, while eight serve town centers, with an average school size of 304 students. Alexandria Area High School is the largest campus, enrolling 1,302 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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