Total enrollment
3,838
-242 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
Dodge County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Of the 13 public K-12 schools in Dodge County, the largest district by enrollment is Kasson-Mantorville School District (2,152 students). Total county enrollment runs around 3,838. The level mix is 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Dodge County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Dodge County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.7% | #6 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,838 | #42 of 80 | #1,588 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #47 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #18 of 80 | #946 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 29.1% | #72 of 80 | #2,410 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.1% | #62 of 80 | #1,867 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Dodge County school rankings
Residents
21,045
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
4 districts
Enrollment
3,838
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$95,739
Above Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.1%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
4
1,552 students
Middle
2
907 students
High
6
1,347 students
Combined / other
1
32 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Kasson-Mantorville School District
2,152 students · 4 districts in Dodge County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dodge County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
30.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
25.1% under 18
Test scores in Dodge County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Kasson-Mantorville Senior High· 72.1%
- Kasson-Mantorville Elementary· 62.7%
- Kasson-Mantorville Middle School· 61.0%
- TRITON HIGH SCHOOL· 49.3%
- TRITON ELEMENTARY· 43.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- HAYFIELD ELEMENTARY· 34.0%
- TRITON MIDDLE SCHOOL· 39.1%
- HAYFIELD SECONDARY· 40.7%
- TRITON ELEMENTARY· 43.4%
- TRITON HIGH SCHOOL· 49.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasson-Mantorville Elementary | Kasson | Elementary | PK-04 | 796 | · |
| Kasson-Mantorville Middle School | Kasson | Middle | 05-08 | 685 | · |
| Kasson-Mantorville Senior High | Kasson | High | 09-12 | 671 | · |
| TRITON ELEMENTARY | Dodge Center | Elementary | PK-05 | 384 | · |
| HAYFIELD SECONDARY | Hayfield | High | 06-12 | 319 | · |
| HAYFIELD ELEMENTARY | Hayfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 302 | · |
| TRITON HIGH SCHOOL | Dodge Center | High | 09-12 | 283 | · |
| TRITON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Dodge Center | Middle | 06-08 | 222 | · |
| ZUMBRO EDUCATION DISTRICT | Kasson | Elementary | PK-PK | 70 | · |
| ZUMBRO AREA LEARNING CENTER | Kasson | High | 06-12 | 59 | · |
| ZUMBRO ED. DIST. FUTURES/CHOICE | Kasson | Combined | KG-12 | 32 | · |
| TRANSITION 2 SUCCESS | Kasson | High | 09-12 | 15 | · |
| Triton ALP | Dodge Center | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Dodge County
About Dodge County
Across the low-population Minnesota county of Dodge County of about 21,045 residents, the public-school footprint covers 13 schools and about 3,838 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $95,739, about 30% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 5%. That income level is 24% meaningfully above the Minnesota median.
For a sense of the school types, Dodge County spans 4 elementary schools (1,552 students), 2 middle schools (907), 6 high schools (1,347), and 1 combined or other schools.
Kasson-Mantorville School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,152 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 6%: 4,080 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,838 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dodge County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data