Best Sibley County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 840 students in Sibley County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sibley County, MN are Sibley East-arlington Senior High School, Minnesota New Country School and Gfw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sibley County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Sibley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Sibley County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sibley East-arlington Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Sibley County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sibley East-arlington Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 3rd Ave Nw
Arlington, MN 55307
(507) 964-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Minnesota New Country School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Main St
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3353
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Gfw High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 N Cottonwood St
Winthrop, MN 55396
(507) 207-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Hilltop Alp
Alternative School
700 South Street
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 665-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sibley County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sibley County, MN include Sibley East-arlington Senior High School, Minnesota New Country School and Gfw High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sibley County?
5 public high schools are located in Sibley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sibley County?
Sibley County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Sibley County are often viewed compared to one another?

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