For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 338 students in Mahnomen County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Mahnomen County, MN are Mahnomen Area Learning Center and Mahnomen Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mahnomen County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mahnomen County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Mahnomen County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 47%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mahnomen Secondary, with 60-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mahnomen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mahnomen Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St Sw
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2346
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Rank: #22.
Mahnomen Secondary
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
209 1st St W
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-2213
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Mahnomen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Box 69
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Naytahwaush, MN 56566
(218) 935-2565
Grades: K-6
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mahnomen County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mahnomen County, MN include Mahnomen Area Learning Center and Mahnomen Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Mahnomen County?
2 public high schools are located in Mahnomen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mahnomen County?
Mahnomen County public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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