For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 551 students in Yellow Medicine County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN are Canby Secondary, Yellow Medicine East High School and E.c.h.o. Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yellow Medicine County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Yellow Medicine County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Yellow Medicine County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canby Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Yellow Medicine County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canby Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 1st St W
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Canby, MN 56220
(507) 223-2002
Grades: 7-12
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Yellow Medicine East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
E.c.h.o. Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Rocket Ave
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Echo, MN 56237
(507) 925-4143
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Yellow Medicine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1204 11th Ave., Box 338
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: 7-8
| 164 students
1204 11th Avenue
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Clarkfield, MN 56223
(320) 669-4424
Grades: K-6
| 41 students
Minnesota Valley Cooperative (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
450 9th Ave
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564-4081
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Yellow Medicine County, MN include Canby Secondary, Yellow Medicine East High School and E.c.h.o. Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Yellow Medicine County?
3 public high schools are located in Yellow Medicine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yellow Medicine County?
Yellow Medicine County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Yellow Medicine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Yellow Medicine County include: Yellow Medicine East High School vs. Canby Secondary
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