For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 901 students in Faribault County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Faribault County, MN are Blue Earth Area Secondary, Blue Earth Area Middle School and United South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faribault County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Faribault County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Faribault County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Earth Area Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1125 N Grove Street
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3201
Gr: 8-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Blue Earth Area Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E 6th St
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Blue Earth, MN 56013
(507) 526-3115
Gr: 6-7 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
United South Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Faribault County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Faribault County, MN include Blue Earth Area Secondary, Blue Earth Area Middle School and United South Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Faribault County?
3 public middle schools are located in Faribault County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faribault County?
Faribault County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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