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2 schools in United South Central Schools

Minnesota · 763 students · 1 city

Of the 2 public K-12 schools run by United South Central Schools, combined student count is roughly 763, with 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in United South Central Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
763
+3 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How United South Central Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MinnesotaIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
763#203 of 269#7,928 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#265 of 269N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.4:1#63 of 267#3,676 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
44.8%#88 of 269#4,937 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside United South Central Schools

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 707 to 763 students (up 8%) and from 50 to 57 full-time teachers (up 14%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARYWellsElementaryPK-06420
UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLWellsHigh07-12343

About United South Central Schools

United South Central Schools is a rural-scale public-school district in Minnesota. The district runs 2 schools and teaches approximately 763 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, United South Central Schools is made up of 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 760 students in SY 2020-21 versus 763 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for United South Central Schools discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does United South Central Schools run?
United South Central Schools has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 763 students in Minnesota.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in United South Central Schools?
United South Central Schools includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in United South Central Schools?
UNITED SOUTH CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is the largest public school in United South Central Schools by enrollment, with approximately 420 students.
What grade levels does United South Central Schools serve?
United South Central Schools serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.