Best Lake County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 788 students in Lake County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, MN are Wm. M. Kelley Secondary and Two Harbors Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Lake County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Two Harbors Secondary, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wm. M. Kelley Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
137 Banks Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
(218) 226-4437
Gr: 6-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Two Harbors Secondary
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Highway 2, # 100
Two Harbors, MN 55616
(218) 834-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, MN include Wm. M. Kelley Secondary and Two Harbors Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Lake County?
3 public high schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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