Todd County Schools & Education
Todd County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,490
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
46/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#65
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Todd County
Measured School Summary
Todd County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 83.8%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Todd County spends $8,490 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 17% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Todd 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 4 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
46/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
83.8%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,490
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
9
4 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
Todd County has 9 public schools across 4 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 Todd 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
Todd 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
#65
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist
Elementary and high visible
978 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
931 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
BROWERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
558 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Elementary and high visible
517 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
STAPLES-MOTLEY 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 Todd County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Todd County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Todd 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 in the Heart of Todd County
Todd County maintains a 9-school public system across 4 districts, educating 2,984 students. The county’s infrastructure includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. This small but efficient network serves a largely rural population with dedicated local facilities.
Spotlight on Long Prairie-Grey Eagle
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District is a major local provider, serving 978 students across two large campuses. Other significant districts include Staples-Motley and Bertha-Hewitt. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on the local public district programs.
A Traditional Rural Academic Setting
Education in Todd County is primarily rural, with 6 schools in rural areas and 3 in town settings. The largest school is Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary, which serves 500 students. With an average school size of 332, the county offers a balance of community scale and academic resources.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Todd County
Reported Enrollment
2,984
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Todd County
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist
STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROWERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
9 Public Schools in Todd 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary | Record | Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist | LONG PRAIRIE, 56347Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 500 |
| LONG PRAIRIE-GREY SECONDARY SCHOOL | Record | Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist | LONG PRAIRIE, 56347Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 478 |
| STAPLES-MOTLEY SENIOR HIGH | Record | STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | STAPLES, 56479Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 335 |
| Staples-Motley Elementary | Record | STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | STAPLES, 56479Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 301 |
| BERTHA ELEMENTARY | Record | BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | BERTHA, 56437Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 297 |
| MOTLEY-STAPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT | STAPLES, 56479Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 295 |
| BROWERVILLE ELEMENTARY | Record | BROWERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BROWERVILLE, 56438Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 281 |
| BROWERVILLE SECONDARY | Record | BROWERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BROWERVILLE, 56438Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 277 |
| BERTHA SECONDARY | Record | BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. | BERTHA, 56437Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 220 |
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist
LONG PRAIRIE, 56347 / Town: Remote
LONG PRAIRIE-GREY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Dist
LONG PRAIRIE, 56347 / Rural: Fringe
STAPLES-MOTLEY SENIOR HIGH
STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAPLES, 56479 / Town: Remote
Staples-Motley Elementary
STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAPLES, 56479 / Rural: Fringe
BERTHA ELEMENTARY
BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
BERTHA, 56437 / Rural: Remote
MOTLEY-STAPLES MIDDLE SCHOOL
STAPLES-MOTLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STAPLES, 56479 / Town: Remote
BROWERVILLE ELEMENTARY
BROWERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROWERVILLE, 56438 / Rural: Distant
BROWERVILLE SECONDARY
BROWERVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BROWERVILLE, 56438 / Rural: Distant
BERTHA SECONDARY
BERTHA-HEWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
BERTHA, 56437 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,490
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Todd County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Todd County, Minnesota?
Todd County maintains a 9-school public system across 4 districts, educating 2,984 students. The county’s infrastructure includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. This small but efficient network serves a largely rural population with dedicated local facilities.
What are the major school districts in Todd County, Minnesota?
The Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District is a major local provider, serving 978 students across two large campuses. Other significant districts include Staples-Motley and Bertha-Hewitt. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping the focus entirely on the local public district programs.
What is the school experience like in Todd County?
Education in Todd County is primarily rural, with 6 schools in rural areas and 3 in town settings. The largest school is Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Elementary, which serves 500 students. With an average school size of 332, the county offers a balance of community scale and academic resources.
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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.