For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 489 students in Jackson County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MN are Jackson County Central Senior High School and Heron Lake-okabena Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Jackson County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jackson County Central 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 20% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackson County Central Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1128 N Hwy
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Grades: 7-12
| 158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Co Central Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1128 North Highway
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-5310
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Grades: 6-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, MN include Jackson County Central Senior High School and Heron Lake-okabena Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson 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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