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Marshall County Schools & Education

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,257

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#30

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Marshall County

Measured School Summary

Marshall County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.2%.

Funding Context

Marshall County spends $9,257 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 10% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Marshall 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

10 public schools and 5 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

61/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #30 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

88.2%

1.6 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,257

$794 above the state average

School coverage

10

5 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

Marshall County has 10 public schools across 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Marshall 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

Marshall 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

#30

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.

WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SCHOOL DIST.

Elementary and high visible

585 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

457 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

Elementary and high visible

287 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

GRYGLA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

135 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS 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 Marshall County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marshall 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 Marshall 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 Schooling Across Marshall County

Marshall County provides education to 1,464 students through 10 public schools managed by five different districts. The infrastructure consists of five elementary schools, four high schools, and one special education center.

Strong Results and High Investment

The county boasts an 88.2% graduation rate, surpassing both the state average of 86.6% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Local investment is robust, with per-pupil spending at $9,257, which is roughly $800 more than the state average.

Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Leads the District Pack

The Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 585 students across its two campuses. Marshall County Central Schools and Stephen-Argyle Central Schools also provide essential coverage for this entirely rural county.

A Traditional Rural Education Experience

Every school in Marshall County is classified as rural, with an average school size of 163 students. Warren Elementary is the most populated school with 312 students, while most other campuses maintain even smaller, highly personal student bodies.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Marshall County

Reported Enrollment

1,464

10 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle0
High4
Other1

5 School Districts in Marshall County

WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools
585 students

MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS

3 schools
457 students

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

2 schools
287 students

GRYGLA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools
135 students

NW REGION INTERDISTRICT COUNCIL

1 school
0 students

10 Public Schools in Marshall 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

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

WARREN ELEMENTARY

WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SCHOOL DIST.

WARREN, 56762 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary312 students

WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SECONDARY

WARREN-ALVARADO-OSLO SCHOOL DIST.

WARREN, 56762 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High273 students

MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL HIGH

MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS

NEWFOLDEN, 56738 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High214 students

ARGYLE ELEMENTARY

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

ARGYLE, 56713 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary156 students

NEWFOLDEN ELEMENTARY

MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS

NEWFOLDEN, 56738 / Rural: Remote

Record3–6Primary141 students

STEPHEN SENIOR HIGH

STEPHEN-ARGYLE CENTRAL SCHOOLS

STEPHEN, 56757 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High131 students

VIKING ELEMENTARY

MARSHALL COUNTY CENTRAL SCHOOLS

VIKING, 56760 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary102 students

GRYGLA SECONDARY

GRYGLA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRYGLA, 56727 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High71 students

GRYGLA ELEMENTARY

GRYGLA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRYGLA, 56727 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary64 students

NW REGION INTERDISTRICT COUNCIL

NW REGION INTERDISTRICT COUNCIL

NEWFOLDEN, 56738 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Special Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,257

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 Marshall County?
Marshall County has a school score of 61/100, 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 Marshall County?
The high school graduation rate in Marshall County is 88.2%, which is above 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 Marshall County spend per student?
Marshall County spends $9,257 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Marshall County, Minnesota — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Marshall County, Minnesota?

Marshall County provides education to 1,464 students through 10 public schools managed by five different districts. The infrastructure consists of five elementary schools, four high schools, and one special education center.

How do schools in Marshall County perform academically?

The county boasts an 88.2% graduation rate, surpassing both the state average of 86.6% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Local investment is robust, with per-pupil spending at $9,257, which is roughly $800 more than the state average.

What are the major school districts in Marshall County, Minnesota?

The Warren-Alvarado-Oslo School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 585 students across its two campuses. Marshall County Central Schools and Stephen-Argyle Central Schools also provide essential coverage for this entirely rural county.

What is the school experience like in Marshall County?

Every school in Marshall County is classified as rural, with an average school size of 163 students. Warren Elementary is the most populated school with 312 students, while most other campuses maintain even smaller, highly personal student bodies.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.