For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 343 students in 56097, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in 56097, MN is United South Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 56097 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 56097, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 56097 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is United South Central High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 56097, MN Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United South Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th St Sw
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Wells, MN 56097
(507) 553-5819
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 56097, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in 56097, MN include United South Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 56097?
1 public high schools are located in 56097.
What is the racial composition of students in 56097?
56097 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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