Best Big Stone County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 370 students in Big Stone County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Big Stone County, MN are 6-12th Grade Building and Ortonville Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Big Stone County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Big Stone County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ortonville Secondary, with 80-89% 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), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Big Stone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
6-12th Grade Building
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
712 3rd St
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 6-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ortonville Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Trojan Dr
Ortonville, MN 56278
(320) 839-6183
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
26051 Big Stone Colony Road
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 748-7233
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Big Stone County, MN

Big Stone County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
26051 Big Stone Colony Rd
Graceville, MN 56240
(320) 748-7117
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Box 189
Beardsley, MN 56211
(320) 265-6966

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Big Stone County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Big Stone County, MN include 6-12th Grade Building and Ortonville Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Big Stone County?
4 public high schools are located in Big Stone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone County?
Big Stone County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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