Ghent, Minnesota is a small agricultural town in the heart of southeastern Minnesota. The community is served by the Ghent-Edgerton Public Schools district, which has a rating of 7 out of 10 according to BestPlaces.net. The schools in Ghent are dedicated to helping students achieve academic excellence and success. With a high emphasis on literacy, they strive to foster an environment that encourages reading and writing. Additionally, the schools offer programs such as art, music, physical education and athletics so that students can explore their individual interests. Local education opportunities also include dual enrollment courses with local colleges and universities for those who are interested in furthering their studies beyond high school. Overall, Ghent provides a supportive educational atmosphere for its students which allows them to reach their highest potential.
Ghent schools spend $12,738 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 13 pupils per teacher, 412 students per librarian, and 461 children per counselor.