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Norman County

Minnesota · Public K-12

Minnesota's Norman County runs 5 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Ada-Borup-West Public Schools at 705 students. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Norman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
871
-237 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-2 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 79%
% Hispanic
12%
was 11%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,367
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
871
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$72,260
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.8%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
3
465 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
406 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Ada-Borup-West Public Schools
705 students · 3 districts in Norman County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Norman 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
White
89%
Hispanic
6%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
12%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
23.3% under 18

Test scores in Norman County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 4 schools in Norman County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Ada-Borup-West ElementaryAdaElementaryPK-05370·
Ada-Borup-West SecondaryAdaHigh06-12335·
NORMAN COUNTY EAST ELEMENTARYTwin ValleyElementaryPK-0695·
NORMAN COUNTY EAST SECONDARYTwin ValleyHigh07-1271·
FED Norman County East Credit RecTwin ValleyElementaryM-M··

Cities in Norman County

Twin Valley3 schoolsAda2 schools

About Norman County

Across the sparse Minnesota county of Norman County of about 6,367 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 871 students.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $72,260 a year, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 7% lower than the Minnesota median.

In terms of grade levels, Norman County is made up of 3 elementary schools (465 students), and 2 high schools (406).

Ada-Borup-West Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 705 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Norman County has decreased 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,108 students to 871. Norman County now counts 4 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Norman County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Norman County?
Norman County, Minnesota has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 871 students.
How many high schools are in Norman County?
Norman County, Minnesota has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 406 students.
How many elementary schools are in Norman County?
Norman County, Minnesota has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 465 students.
What is the largest school district in Norman County?
Ada-Borup-West Public Schools is the largest school district in Norman County, serving approximately 705 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Norman County?
Norman County has roughly 6,367 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Norman County?
Median household income in Norman County is $72,260, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Norman County?
Approximately 22.8% of adults 25 and older in Norman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Norman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 45.8% of students in Norman County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norman County schools?
Across Norman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Norman County?
Norman County residents are approximately 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data