Faribault County Schools & Education
Faribault County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,562
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#55
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Faribault County
Measured School Summary
Faribault County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,562 per pupil, Faribault County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Faribault 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
6 public schools and 2 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #55 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
88.7%
2.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,562
$901 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Faribault County has 6 public schools across 2 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 Faribault 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.
Small-system county
Faribault County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#55
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Blue Earth Area School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,066 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
United South Central Schools
Elementary and high visible
778 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Blue Earth Area School 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 Faribault County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Faribault 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 Faribault 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.
Streamlined Schooling in Southern Minnesota
Faribault County features a compact system of six public schools across two districts, serving 1,844 students. The infrastructure is divided into two elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
Blue Earth Area Schools Lead the County
The Blue Earth Area School District is the primary educator here, enrolling 1,066 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in the county, as the two main districts provide the community's educational needs.
Close-Knit Campuses in Town Settings
With four schools in town locales and two in rural areas, students experience an average school size of 307. Blue Earth Area Elementary is the largest campus, serving 491 students in a primary setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Faribault County
Reported Enrollment
1,844
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Faribault County
Blue Earth Area School District
United South Central Schools
6 Public Schools in Faribault 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Area Elementary | Record | Blue Earth Area School District | BLUE EARTH, 56013Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 491 |
| UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | Record | United South Central Schools | WELLS, 56097Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 445 |
| Blue Earth Area Secondary | Record | Blue Earth Area School District | BLUE EARTH, 56013Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 418 |
| UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Record | United South Central Schools | WELLS, 56097Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 333 |
| BLUE EARTH AREA MIDDLE | Record | Blue Earth Area School District | BLUE EARTH, 56013Town: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 140 |
| Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe | Record | Blue Earth Area School District | BLUE EARTH, 56013Town: Distant | PK | Special Education | 17 |
Blue Earth Area Elementary
Blue Earth Area School District
BLUE EARTH, 56013 / Town: Distant
UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
United South Central Schools
WELLS, 56097 / Rural: Remote
Blue Earth Area Secondary
Blue Earth Area School District
BLUE EARTH, 56013 / Town: Distant
UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
United South Central Schools
WELLS, 56097 / Rural: Remote
BLUE EARTH AREA MIDDLE
Blue Earth Area School District
BLUE EARTH, 56013 / Town: Distant
Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe
Blue Earth Area School District
BLUE EARTH, 56013 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,562
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Faribault County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Faribault County, Minnesota?
Faribault County features a compact system of six public schools across two districts, serving 1,844 students. The infrastructure is divided into two elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Faribault County, Minnesota?
The Blue Earth Area School District is the primary educator here, enrolling 1,066 students across four schools. There are no charter schools in the county, as the two main districts provide the community's educational needs.
What is the school experience like in Faribault County?
With four schools in town locales and two in rural areas, students experience an average school size of 307. Blue Earth Area Elementary is the largest campus, serving 491 students in a primary setting.
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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.