For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 425 students in Grant County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, MN are West Central Area Secondary, Ashby Secondary and Herman Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Grant County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Central Area Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Area Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ashby Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Herman Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Area Alp
Alternative School
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grant County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Grant County, MN include West Central Area Secondary, Ashby Secondary and Herman Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Grant County?
4 public high schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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