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Best Swift County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 786 students in Swift County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Swift County, MN are Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swift 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 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Swift County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benson Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Swift County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Kerkhoven Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Kms Learning Center
Alternative School
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Gr: 7-12
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Swift County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Swift County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Swift County, MN include Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Swift County?
5 public high schools are located in Swift County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?
Swift County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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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