Lac qui Parle County Schools & Education
Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,886
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#4
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lac qui Parle County
Measured School Summary
Lac qui Parle County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 82/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Lac qui Parle County spends $8,886 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 49% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lac qui Parle 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
5 public schools and 1 district 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
82/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
8.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,886
$423 above the state average
School coverage
5
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lac qui Parle County has 5 public schools across 1 district, 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 Lac qui Parle 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
Lac qui Parle 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
#4
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 27 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.
DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
549 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Lac qui Parle County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Lac qui Parle 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.
Efficient Education in Western Minnesota
Lac qui Parle County hosts five public schools that serve a total student body of 1,148. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This streamlined system is designed to provide comprehensive PK-12 coverage for the county's residents.
A Focus on Localized District Success
The Dawson-Boyd Public School District serves 549 students across its facilities, acting as a primary pillar of the community. Lac qui Parle Valley Schools also play a vital role, managing the county's largest campus and additional elementary programs. There are no charter schools, reflecting a strong community commitment to the local public districts.
A Purely Rural Educational Environment
All five schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a consistent and focused learning atmosphere. The average school size is 230 students, with Lac qui Parle Valley Secondary being the largest at 334. Even the smallest site, Lac qui Parle Valley Middle School, maintains a robust community of 125 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Lac qui Parle County
Reported Enrollment
1,148
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lac qui Parle County
DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
5 Public Schools in Lac qui Parle 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY SECONDARY | Record | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools | MADISON, 56256Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 334 |
| STEVENS ELEMENTARY | Record | DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | DAWSON, 56232Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 288 |
| DAWSON-BOYD SECONDARY | Record | DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | DAWSON, 56232Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 261 |
| MADISON-MARIETTA-NASSAU ELEMENTARY | Record | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools | MADISON, 56256Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 140 |
| LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | Lac qui Parle Valley Schools | MADISON, 56256Rural: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 125 |
LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY SECONDARY
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
MADISON, 56256 / Rural: Remote
STEVENS ELEMENTARY
DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
DAWSON, 56232 / Rural: Remote
DAWSON-BOYD SECONDARY
DAWSON-BOYD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
DAWSON, 56232 / Rural: Remote
MADISON-MARIETTA-NASSAU ELEMENTARY
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
MADISON, 56256 / Rural: Remote
LAC QUI PARLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lac qui Parle Valley Schools
MADISON, 56256 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,886
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota?
Lac qui Parle County hosts five public schools that serve a total student body of 1,148. The infrastructure includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. This streamlined system is designed to provide comprehensive PK-12 coverage for the county's residents.
What are the major school districts in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota?
The Dawson-Boyd Public School District serves 549 students across its facilities, acting as a primary pillar of the community. Lac qui Parle Valley Schools also play a vital role, managing the county's largest campus and additional elementary programs. There are no charter schools, reflecting a strong community commitment to the local public districts.
What is the school experience like in Lac qui Parle County?
All five schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a consistent and focused learning atmosphere. The average school size is 230 students, with Lac qui Parle Valley Secondary being the largest at 334. Even the smallest site, Lac qui Parle Valley Middle School, maintains a robust community of 125 students.
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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.