Listed below are counties with the highest minority students (2026-27).
The highest county for minority is Kusilvak Census Area, AK with 100%. The lowest county for minority is Leslie County, KY with 0%.
Minority Range: 13%
89%
Avg. Minority: 57%
Highest Average Public School Minority Breakdown By County (2026-27)
County
% Minority
Most Diverse Schools (% Stud. of Color)
Rank: #1-81-8.
100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
Rank: #1-81-8.
100%
Rank: #1-81-8.
100%
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100%
Rank: #1-81-8.
100%
Rank: #9-159-15.
99%
Rank: #9-159-15.
99%
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99%
Rank: #9-159-15.
99%
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99%
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99%
Rank: #9-159-15.
99%
Rank: #16-1816-18.
98%
Rank: #16-1816-18.
98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the public schools with the highest average percent of minority students?
The counties with the highest average percent of minority students are Kusilvak Census Area, AK (100% average percent of minority students), Oglala Lakota County, SD (100% average percent of minority students) and Menominee County, WI (100% average percent of minority students).
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