Yellow Medicine County Schools & Education
Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,943
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#11
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Yellow Medicine County
Measured School Summary
Yellow Medicine County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 93.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,943 per pupil, Yellow Medicine County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% above the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Yellow Medicine 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 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
93.6%
7.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,943
$520 below the state average
School coverage
8
4 districts 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
Yellow Medicine County has 8 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 Yellow Medicine 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.
Choice-program county
Yellow Medicine County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#11
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
Elementary to high school visible
616 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
607 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL
Elementary and high visible
64 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Clarkfield Area Charter School
Elementary school only in this slice
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST 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 Yellow Medicine County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Yellow Medicine County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Yellow Medicine 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.
Rural Excellence on the Western Prairie
Yellow Medicine County operates eight public schools serving a total enrollment of 1,287 students. The system is managed by four districts and focuses on a traditional elementary and high school split. Despite its small size, the county maintains a diverse landscape that includes a significant percentage of charter schools.
Yellow Medicine East and Charter Choice
The Yellow Medicine East district is the largest, serving 616 students across its primary, middle, and high schools. This county is also a hub for school choice, with charter schools representing 37.5% of all public facilities. The E.C.H.O. Charter School provides a distinct alternative to the traditional Canby and Yellow Medicine East districts.
Small-School Focus and Rural Charm
The majority of schools are located in rural settings, fostering a quiet and focused learning atmosphere. Canby Elementary is the largest school in the county with 304 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 184 students. This intimate scale allows for a highly personalized education where students and teachers form lasting bonds.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Yellow Medicine County
Reported Enrollment
1,287
8 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
3
38% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Yellow Medicine County
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL
Clarkfield Area Charter School
8 Public Schools in Yellow Medicine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANBY ELEMENTARY | Record | CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | CANBY, 56220Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 304 |
| CANBY SECONDARY | Record | CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | CANBY, 56220Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 303 |
| BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | YELLOW MEDICINE EAST | GRANITE FALLS, 56241Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 267 |
| YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL | Record | YELLOW MEDICINE EAST | GRANITE FALLS, 56241Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 206 |
| YELLOW MEDICINE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | YELLOW MEDICINE EAST | GRANITE FALLS, 56241Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 143 |
| E.C.H.O. Secondary | Record | E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL | ECHO, 56237Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Charter | 42 |
| E.C.H.O. Elementary | Record | E.C.H.O. CHARTER SCHOOL | ECHO, 56237Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Charter | 22 |
| Clarkfield Area Charter School | Record | Clarkfield Area Charter School | CLARKFIELD, 56223Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Charter | 0 |
CANBY ELEMENTARY
CANBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
CANBY, 56220 / Rural: Remote
BERT RANEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
GRANITE FALLS, 56241 / Town: Remote
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST HIGH SCHOOL
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
GRANITE FALLS, 56241 / Town: Remote
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL
YELLOW MEDICINE EAST
GRANITE FALLS, 56241 / Town: Remote
Clarkfield Area Charter School
Clarkfield Area Charter School
CLARKFIELD, 56223 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,943
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?
Yellow Medicine County operates eight public schools serving a total enrollment of 1,287 students. The system is managed by four districts and focuses on a traditional elementary and high school split. Despite its small size, the county maintains a diverse landscape that includes a significant percentage of charter schools.
What are the major school districts in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota?
The Yellow Medicine East district is the largest, serving 616 students across its primary, middle, and high schools. This county is also a hub for school choice, with charter schools representing 37.5% of all public facilities. The E.C.H.O. Charter School provides a distinct alternative to the traditional Canby and Yellow Medicine East districts.
What is the school experience like in Yellow Medicine County?
The majority of schools are located in rural settings, fostering a quiet and focused learning atmosphere. Canby Elementary is the largest school in the county with 304 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 184 students. This intimate scale allows for a highly personalized education where students and teachers form lasting bonds.
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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.