Best Schools in Swift County, MN
Swift County, MN has 13 public schools (7 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,824 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Swift County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Swift County, MN
The top high schools in Swift County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Sec.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Morris Area Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 528 Students
3. Benson Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 353 Students
4. Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 334 Students
5. Kerkhoven Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 387 Students
6. Heartland Girls Ranch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 24 Students
7. Benson Area Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 25 Students
Best Middle Schools in Swift County, MN
The top middle schools in Swift County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 125 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Swift County, MN
The top elementary schools in Swift County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hancock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hancock Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
2. Morris Area Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 553 Students
3. Murdock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kerkhoven-murdock-sunburg • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 437 Students
4. Appleton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lac Qui Parle Valley Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 206 Students
5. Northside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benson Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Swift County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Swift County, MN has a total population of 9,838 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Swift County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Swift County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Swift County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Swift County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Swift County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Swift County, MN
How many schools are in Swift County, MN?
Swift County, MN has 13 public schools: 7 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,824 students in total.
How do schools in Swift County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Swift County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Swift County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Swift County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Swift County
4 places in Swift County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Benson Public School District (4 schools)