For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 328 students in Red Lake County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Red Lake County, MN are Red Lake County Central High School and Lafayette Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Lake County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Red Lake County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Red Lake County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lafayette Secondary, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Red Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Lake County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 Champagne Ave
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-2163
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pine To Prairie Coop. Center
Vocational School
210 Main Ave S
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Red Lake Falls, MN 56750
(218) 253-4393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Red Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Governor St
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Oklee, MN 56742
(218) 796-5136
Grades: PK
| 3 students
Box 7
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Plummer, MN 56748
(218) 465-4222
Grades: 5-8
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Red Lake County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Red Lake County, MN include Red Lake County Central High School and Lafayette Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Red Lake County?
3 public high schools are located in Red Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Lake County?
Red Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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