For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 609 students in Lac Qui Parle County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN are Dawson-boyd Secondary and Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lac Qui Parle County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lac Qui Parle County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Lac Qui Parle 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 Dawson-boyd Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Lac Qui Parle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2860 291st Ave
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Madison, MN 56256
(320) 752-4480
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Lac Qui Parle County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
522 1st Street
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Bellingham, MN 56212
(320) 568-2118
Gr: PK-6 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lac Qui Parle County, MN include Dawson-boyd Secondary and Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Lac Qui Parle County?
2 public high schools are located in Lac Qui Parle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lac Qui Parle County?
Lac Qui Parle County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Lac Qui Parle County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lac Qui Parle County include: Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary, Dawson-boyd Secondary vs. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
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