For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,057 students in Benton County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MN are Benton-stearns Education District, Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School and Foley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Benton County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Foley Senior High 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton-stearns Education District
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
324 3rd Avenue South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-8427
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Rank: #22.
Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1835 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,394 students
Rank: #33.
Foley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
621 Penn St
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7246
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7246
Grades: 9-12
| 621 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Foley
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc - Sauk Rapids
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton Stearns Education District 1
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
324 3rd Ave South
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-8940
Grades: 12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton-stearns Education - Asd
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
212 3rd Avenue North
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 257-9989
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sauk Rapids-rice Online School (srr
Magnet School
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 258-1822
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Mn Area Learn Cntr - Foley (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
840 Norman Ave N
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 746-2196
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Central Mn T.s. Sauk Rapids (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Road Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn Targeted Svcs. Foley (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Box 297
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7175
Foley, MN 56329
(320) 968-7175
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Central Mn. Alc - Sauk Rapids (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1833 Osauka Rd Ne
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 253-4703
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, MN include Benton-stearns Education District, Sauk Rapids-rice Senior High School and Foley Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County?
8 public high schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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