For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 484 students in Paynesville, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Paynesville, MN is Paynesville Area Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paynesville, MN public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Paynesville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Paynesville, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paynesville Area Secondary School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Paynesville, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paynesville Area Secondary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
795 Business 23 W
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Grades: 6-12
| 484 students
Paynesville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
795 W Hwy 23
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Paynesville, MN 56362
(320) 243-3761
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Paynesville, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Paynesville, MN include Paynesville Area Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Paynesville?
1 public high schools are located in Paynesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Paynesville?
Paynesville public high schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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