Top 5 Best Benton County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,061 students in Benton County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MN are Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School, Benton-stearns Education District and Foley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Benton County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foley Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Benton County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1835 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,384 students
Rank: #22.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Grades: 5-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Foley Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
621 Penn St
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7246
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Foley
Alternative School
840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sauk Rapids
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Stearns Education District 1
Special Education School
324 3rd Ave South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Grades: 12
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Education - Asd
Special Education School
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, MN

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Box 297
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MN include Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School, Benton-stearns Education District and Foley Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County, MN?
7 public high schools are located in Benton County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County, MN?
Benton County, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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