For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 606 students in Pipestone County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Pipestone County, MN are Swwc Elc - Pipestone, Pipestone Senior High School and Edgerton Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pipestone 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 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Pipestone County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Pipestone County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pipestone Senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Pipestone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swwc Elc - Pipestone
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1314 N Hiawatha Ave
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5858
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5858
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Pipestone Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5861
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Edgerton Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
423 1st Ave W
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Edgerton, MN 56128
(507) 442-7881
Grades: 6-12
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pipestone Learning Center
Alternative School
1401 7th St Sw
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5851
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-5851
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Swwc Alc - Pipestone
Alternative School
1106 7th Street Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 360-1876
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Pipestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
701 7th St Se
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-6756
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-6756
Grades: PK-1
| 187 students
Pipestone Alternative Program High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 4th Avenue Ne
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-2458
Pipestone, MN 56164
(507) 825-2458
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Box B
Ruthton, MN 56170
(507) 658-3301
Ruthton, MN 56170
(507) 658-3301
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pipestone County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Pipestone County, MN include Swwc Elc - Pipestone, Pipestone Senior High School and Edgerton Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Pipestone County?
5 public high schools are located in Pipestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pipestone County?
Pipestone County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% 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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