Best Deer River Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 450 students in Deer River, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Deer River, MN is Deer River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer River, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Deer River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Deer River, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deer River 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 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Deer River, MN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Deer River, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Deer River, MN include Deer River Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Deer River?
2 public high schools are located in Deer River.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer River?
Deer River public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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