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

No. Use the Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn County?

Start with the 16 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Freeborn County Schools & Education

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

Freeborn County, Minnesota

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

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

82.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

82.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,960

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#45

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Freeborn County

Measured School Summary

Freeborn County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 82.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Freeborn County spends $9,960 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 7% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Freeborn 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

16 public schools and 3 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

82.4%

4.2 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,960

$1,497 above the state average

School coverage

3 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

Freeborn County has 16 public schools across 3 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 Freeborn 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

Freeborn 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

#45

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,460 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 3Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

447 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

214 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

ALBERT LEA 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 Freeborn County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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.

Education Hub in Southern Minnesota

Freeborn County features 16 public schools across three districts, educating 4,152 students. The system includes six elementary schools and five high schools, with several specialized facilities for other needs.

Significant Investment in Student Support

Per-pupil expenditure is high at $9,960, well above the Minnesota state average of $8,463. Despite this investment, the graduation rate stands at 82.4%, suggesting a focus on helping students navigate unique challenges.

Albert Lea Schools Serve the Core

The Albert Lea Public School District is the dominant provider, managing nine schools and 3,460 students. Traditional public districts are the norm here, as the county currently has no charter schools.

Town Centers Host the Largest Schools

Nine schools are located in town locales, while seven serve rural areas, with an average enrollment of 260 students. Albert Lea Senior High is the largest campus by a wide margin, enrolling 1,218 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Freeborn County

Reported Enrollment

4,152

16 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6

Middle1

High5

Other4

3 School Districts in Freeborn County

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

447 students

GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

214 students

16 Public Schools in Freeborn 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 Freeborn County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
ALBERT LEA SENIOR HIGH	Profile	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	8–12	High	1,218
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	6–7	Middle	474
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	435
HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	424
HALVERSON ELEMENTARY	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	389
SIBLEY ELEMENTARY	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	KG–5	Primary	282
ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARY	Record	ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALDEN, 56009Rural: Distant	7–12	High	226
ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY	Record	ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALDEN, 56009Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	221
Albert Lea Area Learning Center	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	6–12	Alternative	119
GLENVILLE EMMONS ELEMENTARY	Record	GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT	GLENVILLE, 56036Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	116
GLENVILLE-EMMONS SECONDARY	Record	GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT	GLENVILLE, 56036Rural: Distant	7–12	High	98
Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	PK	Special Education	72
Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy	Record	ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ALBERT LEA, 56007Town: Remote	6–12	Virtual	47
Enrich Alden	Record	SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM	AUSTIN, 55912Rural: Distant	KG–12	Special Education	16
Success West	Record	SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM	AUSTIN, 55912Rural: Distant	KG–12	Special Education	9
First Step Alden	Record	SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM	AUSTIN, 55912Rural: Distant	PK	Special Education	6

ALBERT LEA SENIOR HIGH

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

Profile8–12High1,218 students

SOUTHWEST MIDDLE

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

Record6–7Middle474 students

LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary435 students

HAWTHORNE ELEMENTARY

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary424 students

HALVERSON ELEMENTARY

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary389 students

SIBLEY ELEMENTARY

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary282 students

ALDEN-CONGER SECONDARY

ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALDEN, 56009 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High226 students

ALDEN-CONGER ELEMENTARY

ALDEN-CONGER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALDEN, 56009 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary221 students

Albert Lea Area Learning Center

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

Record6–12Alternative119 students

GLENVILLE EMMONS ELEMENTARY

GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENVILLE, 56036 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary116 students

GLENVILLE-EMMONS SECONDARY

GLENVILLE-EMMONS SCHOOL DISTRICT

GLENVILLE, 56036 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High98 students

Brookside Early Childhood Sp Ed

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

RecordPKSpecial Education72 students

Albert Lea Secondary Online Academy

ALBERT LEA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ALBERT LEA, 56007 / Town: Remote

Record6–12Virtual47 students

Enrich Alden

SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

AUSTIN, 55912 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Special Education16 students

Success West

SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

AUSTIN, 55912 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–12Special Education9 students

First Step Alden

SOUTHERN MN EDUCATION CONSORTIUM

AUSTIN, 55912 / Rural: Distant

RecordPKSpecial Education6 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,960

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 Freeborn County?

Freeborn County has a school score of 51/100, 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 Freeborn County?

The high school graduation rate in Freeborn County is 82.4%, which is below 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 Freeborn County spend per student?

Freeborn County spends $9,960 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.

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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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