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Best Nobles County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,626 students in Nobles County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nobles County, MN are Adrian Secondary, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary and Ellsworth Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nobles County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Nobles County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Nobles County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adrian Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Nobles County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Secondary
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2232
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
518 Virtual Instruction Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
513 S Broadway St
Ellsworth, MN 56129
(507) 967-2242
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Worthington Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Clary St
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 376-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Adrian Credit Recovery
Alternative School
415 Kentucky Ave
Adrian, MN 56110
(507) 483-2266
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Learning Center Night
Alternative School
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Instruction By Excellence S
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Nobles County, MN

Nobles County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
518 Virtual Instruction Elementary School (Closed 2023)
825 N Crailsheim Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Brewster Elementary School (Closed 2014)
915 4th Ave
Brewster, MN 56119
(507) 842-5951
Gr: PK-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
District 518 Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Prairie Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1680 Airport Rd
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-7859
Round Lake Secondary (Closed 2014)
445 Harrison St
Round Lake, MN 56167
(507) 945-8123
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
West Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
117 11th Ave
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-2983
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Worthington Area Language Academy (Closed 2011)
3012 Birchwood
Bigelow, MN 56117
(507) 683-2004
Gr: K-8
Worthington-targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
117 11th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187
(507) 372-1322
Gr: K-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nobles County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nobles County, MN include Adrian Secondary, 518 Virtual Instruction Secondary and Ellsworth Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Nobles County?
8 public high schools are located in Nobles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nobles County?
Nobles County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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