Goodhue County Education District School District
School District · Red Wing, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$55,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
6
1 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$55,310
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
Evaluating Goodhue County Education District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Goodhue County Education District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tower View Alternative High School
Red Wing · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Reach Programs
Red Wing · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pathways Program Grades 8-12
Red Wing · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#343 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$55,310
+$40,702 vs Minnesota median
District size
373 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
The short answer
Goodhue County Education District ranks #343 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Goodhue County Education District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tower View Alternative High School (8.2/10), Reach Programs (5.1/10), and Pathways Program Grades 8-12 (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Goodhue County Education District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tower View Alternative High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Reach Programs | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Pathways Program Grades 8-12 | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | 5riversonline Secondary | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Goodhue County Education District
Goodhue County Education District is a Red Wing, Minnesota school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 373 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.3:1. The district invests $55,310 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Goodhue County Education District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tower View Alternative High School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Goodhue County Education District students show an average math proficiency of 19.9% and ELA proficiency of 29.0%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Goodhue County Education District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Goodhue County Education District with test data.
Schools in Goodhue County Education District
6 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Red Wing
- Total Enrollment
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Goodhue County Education District?
Goodhue County Education District has 6 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Goodhue County Education District?
The average composite rating for Goodhue County Education District is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Goodhue County Education District?
Goodhue County Education District spends $55,310 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Goodhue County Education District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Goodhue County Education District is 9.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Goodhue County Education District?
Tower View Alternative High School is the highest-rated school in Goodhue County Education District with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Goodhue County Education District?
Across schools in Goodhue County Education District with test data, the average math proficiency is 19.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Goodhue County Education District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Goodhue County Education District has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 19.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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