Total enrollment
1,485
-65 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Rock County
Minnesota · Public K-12
Rock County hosts 8 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 1,485 Minnesota students across 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Rock County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Rock County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Minnesota | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 54.3% | #3 of 80 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,485 | #68 of 80 | #2,486 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #75 of 80 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #6 of 80 | #639 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 29.5% | #71 of 80 | #2,402 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.0% | #63 of 80 | #1,869 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.
Rock County school rankings
Residents
9,621
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
1,485
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,295
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.5%
Below Minnesota avg
Elementary
2
668 students
Middle
1
271 students
High
3
546 students
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,142 students · 2 districts in Rock County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rock 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+
26.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.4% under 18
Test scores in Rock County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SECONDARY· 67.0%
- LUVERNE MIDDLE· 61.1%
- LUVERNE ELEMENTARY· 57.9%
- HILLS-BEAVER CREEK ELEMENTARY· 56.3%
- LUVERNE SENIOR HIGH· 43.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUVERNE ELEMENTARY | Luverne | Elementary | PK-05 | 515 | · |
| LUVERNE SENIOR HIGH | Luverne | High | 09-12 | 351 | · |
| LUVERNE MIDDLE | Luverne | Middle | 06-08 | 271 | · |
| HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SECONDARY | Hills | High | 06-12 | 190 | · |
| HILLS-BEAVER CREEK ELEMENTARY | Beaver Creek | Elementary | PK-05 | 153 | · |
| LUVERNE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM | Luverne | High | 10-12 | 5 | · |
| Out of State Care and Treatment | Hills | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| Out-of-State Care and Treatment | Luverne | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Rock County
About Rock County
Rock County is a low-population county of about 9,621 residents in Minnesota. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,485 students across 8 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,295, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% noticeably below the Minnesota median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Rock County spans 2 elementary schools (668 students), 1 middle school (271), 3 high schools (546), and 2 combined or other schools.
LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,142 students across Rock County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,485 students, declined 4% from the 1,550 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Rock County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data