For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,626 students in Nobles County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Secondary, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary and Worthington Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Nobles County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adrian Secondary, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Nobles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 56 students
Rank: #33.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 54 students
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth Secondary
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #66.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adrian Credit Recovery
Alternative School
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-6
| 347 students
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Grades: PK-6
| 146 students
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Prairie Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Grades: 5-12
| 4 students
3012 Birchwood
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Secondary, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary and Worthington Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nobles County?
8 public high schools are located in Nobles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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