Mahnomen County Schools & Education
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
53.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
53.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,978
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#71
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mahnomen County
Measured School Summary
Mahnomen County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 53.1%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Mahnomen County spends $9,978 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 21% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 33.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mahnomen 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
8 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #71 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
53.1%
33.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,978
$1,515 above the state average
School coverage
8
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
Mahnomen County has 8 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 Mahnomen 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
Mahnomen 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
#71
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
665 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Elementary school only in this slice
136 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Mahnomen County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mahnomen County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Mahnomen 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 Infrastructure in Mahnomen County
Mahnomen County operates eight public schools serving a total of 1,250 students through two main school districts. The landscape includes five high schools and two elementary schools, with three of these campuses functioning as alternative schools.
Navigating Challenges in Student Outcomes
The county faces significant academic hurdles with a graduation rate of 53.1%, which is well below the state average of 86.6%. Despite these outcomes, the per-pupil expenditure of $9,978 is higher than the state average, reflecting a deep investment in trying to close performance gaps.
Mahnomen Public Schools and Charter Options
The Mahnomen Public School District is the largest provider, managing three schools and 665 students. Additionally, Naytahwaush Community School serves 136 students and represents the county's only charter school, making up 12.5% of total local schools.
Intimate Rural Schooling Communities
All eight schools in Mahnomen County are located in rural settings, with an average enrollment of 179 students per school. Mahnomen Elementary is the largest campus with 339 students, while the Naytahwaush charter school provides a smaller primary school environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Mahnomen County
Reported Enrollment
1,250
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
13% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Mahnomen County
MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
8 Public Schools in Mahnomen 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAHNOMEN ELEMENTARY | Record | MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAHNOMEN, 56557Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 339 |
| MAHNOMEN SECONDARY | Record | MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAHNOMEN, 56557Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 293 |
| WAUBUN SECONDARY | Record | Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools | WAUBUN, 56589Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 241 |
| WAUBUN ELEMENTARY | Record | Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools | WAUBUN, 56589Rural: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 172 |
| NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Record | NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL | NAYTAHWAUSH, 56566Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Charter | 136 |
| Waubun ALC | Record | Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools | WAUBUN, 56589Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Alternative | 36 |
| MAHNOMEN AREA LEARNING CENTER | Record | MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAHNOMEN, 56557Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 33 |
| WAUBUN AREA LEARNING PROGRAM | Record | Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools | WAUBUN, 56589Rural: Remote | 10–12 | Alternative | 0 |
MAHNOMEN ELEMENTARY
MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAHNOMEN, 56557 / Rural: Remote
MAHNOMEN SECONDARY
MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAHNOMEN, 56557 / Rural: Remote
WAUBUN SECONDARY
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
WAUBUN, 56589 / Rural: Remote
WAUBUN ELEMENTARY
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
WAUBUN, 56589 / Rural: Remote
NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
NAYTAHWAUSH COMMUNITY SCHOOL
NAYTAHWAUSH, 56566 / Rural: Remote
Waubun ALC
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
WAUBUN, 56589 / Rural: Remote
MAHNOMEN AREA LEARNING CENTER
MAHNOMEN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
MAHNOMEN, 56557 / Rural: Remote
WAUBUN AREA LEARNING PROGRAM
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
WAUBUN, 56589 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,978
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Mahnomen County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
Mahnomen County operates eight public schools serving a total of 1,250 students through two main school districts. The landscape includes five high schools and two elementary schools, with three of these campuses functioning as alternative schools.
How do schools in Mahnomen County perform academically?
The county faces significant academic hurdles with a graduation rate of 53.1%, which is well below the state average of 86.6%. Despite these outcomes, the per-pupil expenditure of $9,978 is higher than the state average, reflecting a deep investment in trying to close performance gaps.
What are the major school districts in Mahnomen County, Minnesota?
The Mahnomen Public School District is the largest provider, managing three schools and 665 students. Additionally, Naytahwaush Community School serves 136 students and represents the county's only charter school, making up 12.5% of total local schools.
What is the school experience like in Mahnomen County?
All eight schools in Mahnomen County are located in rural settings, with an average enrollment of 179 students per school. Mahnomen Elementary is the largest campus with 339 students, while the Naytahwaush charter school provides a smaller primary school environment.
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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.