Serving 484 students in grades 6-12, Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in MN)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Paynesville Area Secondary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paynesville Area Secondary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Paynesville Area Secondary School's ranking?
Paynesville Area Secondary School is ranked #1521 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Paynesville Area Secondary School?
The graduation rate of Paynesville Area Secondary School is 95%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Paynesville Area Secondary School?
484 students attend Paynesville Area Secondary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Paynesville Area Secondary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paynesville Area Secondary School?
Paynesville Area Secondary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paynesville Area Secondary School offer ?
Paynesville Area Secondary School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Paynesville Area Secondary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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