For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 484 students in Paynesville, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in Paynesville, MN is Paynesville Area Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paynesville, MN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Paynesville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Paynesville, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paynesville Area Secondary 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 9% 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 Paynesville, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paynesville Area Secondary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
795 Business 23 W
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Gr: 6-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Paynesville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paynesville, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paynesville, MN include Paynesville Area Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Paynesville?
1 public high schools are located in Paynesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Paynesville?
Paynesville public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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