Herman-Norcross Community School District

504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248-0288
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Herman-Norcross Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 92 students in Herman-Norcross Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Herman-Norcross Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
92 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Herman-Norcross Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#412 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30%
46%
20-29%
51%
20-29%
41%
(21-22)
≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.60
% American Indian
2%
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
88%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,239 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,793 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,239
$17,742
Spending / Student
$22,793
$18,463

Best Herman-Norcross Community School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herman-norcross High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Herman-norcross Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Herman-Norcross Community School District?
Herman-Norcross Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 92 students.
What is the rank of Herman-Norcross Community School District?
Herman-Norcross Community School District is ranked #427 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herman-Norcross Community School District?
88% of Herman-Norcross Community School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herman-Norcross Community School District?
Herman-Norcross Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Herman-Norcross Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,793 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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