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Schools in Glyndon · Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton

Glyndon’s public schools outscore 72% of Minnesota districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Glyndon, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 2 pts vs MN 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
47%
▲ 2 pts vs MN 45%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 7–11 pts vs MN 83%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.0K
▼ 24% vs MN $17.1K
FY2024
Students per teacher
15.2
MN 14.8
Schools in town
2
1,512 students on the public path
In brief

Glyndon’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 47% in spring 2022, against 51% and 45% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,020 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Middle SCH, then Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Senior High. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Glyndon’s grade

B+ Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Minnesota school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Minnesota average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Minnesota school districts we grade (502)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Minnesota towns with similar household incomes (1537)Better than 68%
BA−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 805 test results and a graduating class of 105 could put Glyndon anywhere from B to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Glyndon’s students in the tested grades sat them (781 in math, 829 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Glyndon, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–4Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementaryin DilworthB
5–8Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Middle SCHDilworth-Glyndon-FeltonB−
9–12Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Senior HighDilworth-Glyndon-FeltonB

Glyndon’s public schools are run by Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, which also serves Dilworth, Elkton, Felton and Felton and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Dilworth-Glyndon-FeltonGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,535 students, down 3% since 2023–24 · 15.2 per teacher (MN 14.8)
$13,020MN $17,091 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 51.1% · 829 students tested
Math47%
State average 44.8% · 781 students tested

Glyndon vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Glyndon’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GlyndonB+Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton

Every school in Glyndon

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Glyndonby address
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Middle SCH
Middle · Grades 5–8
B−
508 students17:1Rate it →
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Senior High
High · Grades 9–12
B
449 students16:1Rate it →
Also serving Glyndonin other towns
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Dilworth
B
555 students14:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton ALP).

Questions about Glyndon’s schools

Are Glyndon’s schools good?

By Minnesota’s own tests, yes: the public schools Glyndon children attend outscore 72% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Glyndon in?

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,535 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Glyndon kids go to high school?

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Senior High, with 449 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Glyndon’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.

How much does Glyndon spend per student?

$13,020 in Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.