Top 5 Best Swift County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 789 students in Swift County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Swift County, MN are Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swift County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Swift County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Rank: #33.
Benson Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 6-12
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Kerkhoven Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 15th St N
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kms Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Swift County, MN

Swift County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 7-12
| 513 students
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Swift County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Swift County, MN include Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Swift County?
5 public middle schools are located in Swift County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?
Swift County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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