For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 273 students in Kittson County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Kittson County, MN are Tri-county Secondary, Lancaster Secondary and Kittson Central Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kittson County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kittson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Kittson County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tri-county Secondary, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Kittson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Secondary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 Pembina Trl S
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Karlstad, MN 56732
(218) 436-2261
Grades: 7-12
| 83 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Central Ave S
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Lancaster, MN 56735
(218) 762-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #33.
Kittson Central Secondary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
444 N Ash Ave
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Hallock, MN 56728
(218) 843-3682
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Kittson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Pacific Ave
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Saint Vincent, MN 56755
(218) 823-6215
Grades: K-2
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kittson County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Kittson County, MN include Tri-county Secondary, Lancaster Secondary and Kittson Central Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Kittson County?
3 public high schools are located in Kittson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kittson County?
Kittson County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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