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Henning Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 383 students in Henning Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Henning Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
383 Students
870,203 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
57,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Henning Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#130 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
91%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,465 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,866. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,363 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,465
$17,866
Spending / Student
$14,363
$18,593
Best Henning Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henning Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Henning Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 School Ave
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Henning, MN 56551
(218) 583-2927
Gr: 7-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Henning Public School District?
Henning Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 383 students.
What is the rank of Henning Public School District?
Henning Public School District is ranked #166 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Henning Public School District?
91% of Henning Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Henning Public School District?
Henning Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Henning Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,363 is less than the state median of $18,593. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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