Total enrollment
1,827
-292 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
Faribault County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Public-school families in Faribault County pick from 6 schools serving the county's roughly 1,827 K-12 students, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Faribault County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-4 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
76%
was 82%
% Hispanic
20%
was 15%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,827
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,815
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.6%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
3
943 students
Middle
1
163 students
High
2
721 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Blue Earth Area School District
1,064 students · 2 districts in Faribault County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Faribault 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+
21.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Faribault County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY· 57.0%
- Blue Earth Area Secondary· 45.7%
- BLUE EARTH AREA MIDDLE· 44.6%
- Blue Earth Area Elementary· 44.1%
- UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL· 29.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Earth Area Elementary | Blue Earth | Elementary | PK-05 | 515 | · |
| UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | Wells | Elementary | PK-06 | 420 | · |
| Blue Earth Area Secondary | Blue Earth | High | 08-12 | 378 | · |
| UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | Wells | High | 07-12 | 343 | · |
| BLUE EARTH AREA MIDDLE | Blue Earth | Middle | 06-07 | 163 | · |
| Blue Earth Area Early Childhood Spe | Blue Earth | Elementary | PK-PK | 8 | · |
Cities in Faribault County
About Faribault County
In Minnesota, Faribault County is a thinly populated county of about 13,914 residents. 6 public schools across the county teaches about 1,827 students between them.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,815 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% meaningfully below the Minnesota median.
In terms of grade levels, Faribault County comprises 3 elementary schools (943 students), 1 middle school (163), and 2 high schools (721).
Blue Earth Area School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,064 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,827 students, contracted 14% from the 2,119 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Faribault County lost 4 schools, going from 10 to 6. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 15% to 20%.
On allk12, the community for Faribault County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data