Worthington Public School District
School District · Worthington, Minnesota
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
7
2 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
3,914
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Evaluating Worthington Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Worthington Public School 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.
Worthington Middle
Worthington · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Learning Center
Worthington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Worthington Senior High
Worthington · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#240 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,264
+$656 vs Minnesota median
District size
3,914 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Worthington Public School District ranks #240 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Worthington Public School District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Worthington Middle (6.8/10), Learning Center (6.3/10), and Worthington Senior High (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Worthington Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worthington Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Learning Center | 6.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Worthington Senior High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Learning Center Night | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Worthington Public School District
Worthington Public School District is a Worthington, Minnesota school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 3,914 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. District-level spending was $15,264 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Worthington Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Worthington Middle, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Worthington Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 29.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Worthington Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Worthington Public School District with test data.
Schools in Worthington Public School District
7 schoolsElementary Schools2
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Worthington
- Total Enrollment
- 3,914
- Teachers (FTE)
- 261
- District spending per student
- $15,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District has 7 schools in total — 2 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 Worthington Public School District?
The average composite rating for Worthington Public School District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Public School District's district-level spending was $15,264 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worthington Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Worthington Public School District is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Worthington Public School District?
Worthington Middle is the highest-rated school in Worthington Public School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Worthington Public School District?
Across schools in Worthington Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Worthington Public School District compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Worthington Public School District has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 7 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.8%
How we rate schools
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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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