There are 49 schools in the USA with the word mound in the name.
The word "mound" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it reflects significant historical and geographical features present in many regions of the country. In particular, Native American cultures built earthen mounds for ceremonial, religious, and burial purposes, leaving behind visible remnants that have become prominent local landmarks. Over time, communities have named schools after these natural or constructed elevations to honor local history and the land's indigenous heritage. Additionally, the use of "mound" connects students and residents with their geographic surroundings, fostering a sense of place and community identity. In some areas, the word might also simply describe a natural hill or rise in the landscape where the school is built, contributing to its frequent use in school names.
Alabama (1)
Moundville Elementary School in Moundville, ALCalifornia (1)
Mound Elementary School in Ventura, CAIowa (1)
Table Mound Elementary School in Dubuque, IAIllinois (3)
Scales Mound Elementary School in Scales Mound, ILScales Mound High School in Scales Mound, IL
Scales Mound Junior High School in Scales Mound, IL
Kansas (4)
Mound Valley Elementary School in Mound Valley, KSMoundridge Elementary School in Moundridge, KS
Moundridge High School in Moundridge, KS
Moundridge Middle School in Moundridge, KS
Michigan (2)
Rosy Mound School in Grand Haven, MIMound Park Elementary School in Warren, MI
Minnesota (9)
Mounds View Senior High School in Arden Hills, MNIndian Mounds Elementary School in Bloomington, MN
Mound Westonka High School in Minnetrista, MN
Mound Westonka High School Alc in Minnetrista, MN
Mounds View Adult Education in Mounds View, MN
Mounds View Alc in Mounds View, MN
Mounds View Credit Plus in Mounds View, MN
Mounds Park Academy in Saint Paul, MN
Mounds View Bridges Program in Shoreview, MN
Missouri (3)
Mound City Elementary School in Mound City, MOMound City High School in Mound City, MO
Mound City Middle School in Mound City, MO
New Mexico (2)
Wagon Mound Elementary School in Wagon Mound, NMWagon Mound High School in Wagon Mound, NM
Nevada (1)
Mound Valley Elementary School in Spring Creek, NVOhio (5)
Mound Elementary School in Cleveland, OHWest Mound Elementary School in Columbus, OH
Mound Street Academy in Dayton, OH
East Mound School in Fresno, OH
Mound Intermediate School in Miamisburg, OH
Oklahoma (3)
Flower Mound Public School in Lawton, OKMounds Elementary School in Mounds, OK
Mounds High School in Mounds, OK
Tennessee (2)
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus in Memphis, TNNat Burning Orange Mound Day Nursery Learning Inc in Memphis, TN
Texas (4)
Mound Elementary School in Burleson, TXFlower Mound Elementary School in Flower Mound, TX
Flower Mound High School in Flower Mound, TX
Founders Classical Academy of Flower Mound in Flower Mound, TX
Utah (1)
Mound Fort Junior High School in Ogden, UTWashington (1)
Grand Mound Elementary School in Rochester, WAWisconsin (5)
Elk Mound High School in Elk Mound, WIElk Mound Middle School in Elk Mound, WI
Mound View Elementary School in Elk Mound, WI
Indian Mound Middle School in Mcfarland, WI
Bruce Mound Parochial School in Thorp, WI
West Virginia (1)
Moundsville Middle School in Moundsville, WV
Information is generated using publicly accessible school-supplied data and may be inaccurate