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South Washington County Schools

Minnesota · Public School District
27
Schools
19,159
Students
$17,728
Per-Pupil Spend
+24% nat'l
25.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-26pp vs nat'l
94.7%
Graduation Rate
+8.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

South Washington County Schools is a public school district in Minnesota serving 19,159 students across 27 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.7% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,728 is above average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COTTAGE GROVE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08924
LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,145
OLTMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08969
WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,108
High Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Access10–126
EAST RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL09–122,021
Next Step Transition Program12–1285
Park High School09–121,938
South Washington Alternative HS10–1285
Woodbury High School09–121,979
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special EdPK–PK540
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,728+24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
34%
State
59.0%
Local (property tax)
34.1%
Federal
6.9%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
19,159
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.7%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateMinnesota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.7% graduation rate — 8.2 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,728 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Washington County Schools?
South Washington County Schools has 27 public schools, serving a total of 19,159 students.
What is the graduation rate for South Washington County Schools?
The graduation rate is 94.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does South Washington County Schools spend per student?
South Washington County Schools spends $17,728 per pupil — 24% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in South Washington County Schools?
26% of students in South Washington County Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in South Washington County Schools?
No, South Washington County Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does South Washington County Schools serve?
South Washington County Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for South Washington County Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in South Washington County Schools is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.