Red Lake County Schools & Education
Red Lake County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,620
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#16
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Red Lake County
Measured School Summary
Red Lake County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Red Lake County spends $9,620 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 23% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Red Lake 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
6 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,620
$1,157 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Red Lake County has 6 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.
What Red Lake 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
Red Lake 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
#16
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Elementary and high visible
384 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH
Elementary and high visible
365 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PINE TO PRAIRIE COOPERATIVE CTR.
High school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH 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 Red Lake County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Red Lake 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 Red Lake 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.
Intimate Learning in Red Lake County
Red Lake County operates just six public schools serving a total of 749 students across three districts. The system is streamlined, featuring two elementary schools and three high schools to serve its close-knit community.
High Graduation Rates through Robust Funding
The county boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, significantly outpacing the state average of 86.6%. This academic success is backed by high per-pupil spending of $9,620, which is over $1,000 more than the Minnesota state average.
Two Districts Share the Student Body
Red Lake Falls Public Schools and Red Lake County Central Public Schools serve almost equal numbers of students, with 384 and 365 respectively. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all students are served by traditional local districts.
Small Schools in a Purely Rural Setting
All six local schools are rural, and the average school size is the smallest in our review at 150 students. J.A. Hughes Elementary is the largest campus with 222 students, while some specialized sites have as few as two students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Red Lake County
Reported Enrollment
749
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Red Lake County
RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH
PINE TO PRAIRIE COOPERATIVE CTR.
6 Public Schools in Red Lake 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.A. HUGHES ELEMENTARY | Record | RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | RED LAKE FALLS, 56750Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 222 |
| Red Lake County Central Elementary | Record | RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH | PLUMMER, 56748Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 201 |
| LAFAYETTE SECONDARY | Record | RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | RED LAKE FALLS, 56750Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 162 |
| Red Lake County Central High School | Record | RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH | OKLEE, 56742Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 162 |
| RLCC Elementary at Oklee | Record | RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH | OKLEE, 56742Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 2 |
| PINE TO PRAIRIE COOP. CTR. | Record | PINE TO PRAIRIE COOPERATIVE CTR. | RED LAKE FALLS, 56750Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Vocational | 0 |
J.A. HUGHES ELEMENTARY
RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
RED LAKE FALLS, 56750 / Rural: Remote
Red Lake County Central Elementary
RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH
PLUMMER, 56748 / Rural: Remote
LAFAYETTE SECONDARY
RED LAKE FALLS PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
RED LAKE FALLS, 56750 / Rural: Remote
Red Lake County Central High School
RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH
OKLEE, 56742 / Rural: Remote
RLCC Elementary at Oklee
RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH
OKLEE, 56742 / Rural: Remote
PINE TO PRAIRIE COOP. CTR.
PINE TO PRAIRIE COOPERATIVE CTR.
RED LAKE FALLS, 56750 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,620
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Red Lake County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Red Lake County, Minnesota?
Red Lake County operates just six public schools serving a total of 749 students across three districts. The system is streamlined, featuring two elementary schools and three high schools to serve its close-knit community.
How do schools in Red Lake County perform academically?
The county boasts a 90.0% graduation rate, significantly outpacing the state average of 86.6%. This academic success is backed by high per-pupil spending of $9,620, which is over $1,000 more than the Minnesota state average.
What are the major school districts in Red Lake County, Minnesota?
Red Lake Falls Public Schools and Red Lake County Central Public Schools serve almost equal numbers of students, with 384 and 365 respectively. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring all students are served by traditional local districts.
What is the school experience like in Red Lake County?
All six local schools are rural, and the average school size is the smallest in our review at 150 students. J.A. Hughes Elementary is the largest campus with 222 students, while some specialized sites have as few as two 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.