For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 789 students in Swift County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Swift County, MN are Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swift County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Swift County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benson Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Swift County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Kerkhoven Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
302 15th St N
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kms Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Swift County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
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What are the top ranked public high schools in Swift County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Swift County, MN include Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Swift County?
5 public high schools are located in Swift County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?
Swift County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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