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

No. Use the Koochiching 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 Koochiching 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 Koochiching County?

Start with the 9 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Koochiching County Schools & Education

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

Koochiching 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

86.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,608

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#34

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Koochiching County

Measured School Summary

Koochiching County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.8%.

Funding Context

Koochiching County spends $9,608 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 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Koochiching 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

9 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

58/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #34 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

86.8%

0.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,608

$1,145 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

Koochiching County has 9 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 Koochiching 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

Koochiching 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

#34

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.

INTERNATIONAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

894 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.

Elementary and high visible

328 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

265 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SOUTH KOOCHICHING 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 Koochiching County?

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

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Koochiching 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.

Extensive Coverage Across the Northland

Koochiching County maintains nine public schools organized into three districts to serve its 1,511 students. The landscape consists of four elementary schools and five high schools, including one dedicated alternative learning site. This network ensures educational access across one of Minnesota's largest geographic counties.

International Falls as the Regional Hub

The International Falls School District is the largest in the county, educating 894 students. The South Koochiching and Littlefork-Big Falls districts serve the more remote southern regions with 265 and 328 students, respectively. No charter schools are currently operating, keeping the focus on these established public districts.

Small-Town Feel with Rural Breadth

Schools here are divided between town and rural locales, with an average enrollment of 168 students. Falls Secondary is the largest campus with 501 students, while Northome Secondary serves a much smaller cohort of 84. This mix allows families to choose between a larger town experience or an intimate rural setting.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Koochiching County

Reported Enrollment

1,511

9 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4

Middle0

High5

Other0

3 School Districts in Koochiching County

INTERNATIONAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

894 students

LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools

328 students

SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

265 students

9 Public Schools in Koochiching 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 data

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Public schools in Koochiching County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
FALLS SECONDARY	Record	INTERNATIONAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT	INTERNATIONAL FALLS, 56649Town: Remote	6–12	High	501
FALLS ELEMENTARY	Record	INTERNATIONAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT	INTERNATIONAL FALLS, 56649Town: Remote	PK–5	Primary	393
LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS ELEMENTARY	Record	LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.	LITTLEFORK, 56653Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	174
LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SECONDARY	Record	LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.	LITTLEFORK, 56653Rural: Remote	7–12	High	154
NORTHOME ELEMENTARY	Record	SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT	NORTHOME, 56661Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	84
NORTHOME SECONDARY	Record	SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT	NORTHOME, 56661Rural: Remote	7–12	High	84
INDUS SECONDARY	Record	SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT	BAUDETTE, 56623Rural: Remote	7–12	High	50
INDUS ELEMENTARY	Record	SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT	BAUDETTE, 56623Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	47
ISD 361 - ALC Program	Record	NORTHLAND LEARNING CENTER	VIRGINIA, 55792Town: Remote	6–12	Alternative	24

FALLS SECONDARY

INTERNATIONAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, 56649 / Town: Remote

Record6–12High501 students

FALLS ELEMENTARY

INTERNATIONAL FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERNATIONAL FALLS, 56649 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary393 students

LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS ELEMENTARY

LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.

LITTLEFORK, 56653 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary174 students

LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SECONDARY

LITTLEFORK-BIG FALLS SCHOOL DIST.

LITTLEFORK, 56653 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High154 students

NORTHOME ELEMENTARY

SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHOME, 56661 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary84 students

NORTHOME SECONDARY

SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTHOME, 56661 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High84 students

INDUS SECONDARY

SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAUDETTE, 56623 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High50 students

INDUS ELEMENTARY

SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT

BAUDETTE, 56623 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary47 students

ISD 361 - ALC Program

NORTHLAND LEARNING CENTER

VIRGINIA, 55792 / Town: Remote

Record6–12Alternative24 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,608

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 Koochiching County?

Koochiching 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 Koochiching County?

The high school graduation rate in Koochiching County is 86.8%, 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 Koochiching County spend per student?

Koochiching County spends $9,608 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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