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Best Mower County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public high schools serving 2,457 students in Mower County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mower County, MN are Austin Online Academy, Success East and Enrich Alden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mower County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mower County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Mower County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grand Meadow Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mower County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Austin Online Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Success East
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Nw Water St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Enrich Alden
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 N Broadway
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Southland Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Nw Water St
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Lyle High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 2nd Street
Lyle, MN 55953
(507) 325-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Cards Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Main St
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Smec Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 5-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Leroy Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
406 W Main St
Le Roy, MN 55951
(507) 324-5741
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Grand Meadow Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
710 4th Ave Ne
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 754-5318
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Austin Senior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Oakland Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 2nd Ave Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1917
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1313.
Austin Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 6-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Area Learning Cntr. - Summer
Alternative School
301 3rd St Nw
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1830
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Austin Community Learning Center
Special Education School
1601 4th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 460-1700
Gr: PK-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Gm
Special Education School
710 4th Ave Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Enrich Kingsland
Special Education School
705 N Section Ave
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)
Special Education School
112 Main St S
Grand Meadow, MN 55936
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 8-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 1-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Smec Credit Recovery
Alternative School
21697 State Highway 56
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Success West
Special Education School
230 5th St Se
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 857-1160
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mower County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mower County, MN include Austin Online Academy, Success East and Enrich Alden.
How many public high schools are located in Mower County?
21 public high schools are located in Mower County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mower County?
Mower County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Mower County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mower County include: Austin Senior High School vs. Southland Senior High School

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