For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 531 students in Lincoln County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MN are Rtr Secondary School, Heartland Elementary School and Hendricks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rtr Secondary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 County Highway 8
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Tyler, MN 56178
(507) 247-5913
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2171 100th Ave
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-3250
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Hendricks High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 203-3425
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 203-3425
Gr: 7-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 E Lincoln St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 203-3425
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 203-3425
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hendricks Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 Lincon St
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: 7-12
Hendricks Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
200 E Lincoln
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Hendricks, MN 56136
(507) 275-3115
Gr: 5-8
Po Box 158
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
421 N Rebecca, 421 N Rebecca
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Ivanhoe, MN 56142
(507) 694-1540
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, MN include Rtr Secondary School, Heartland Elementary School and Hendricks High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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