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Best Swift County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 786 students in Swift County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Swift County, MN are Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Swift County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Swift County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Swift County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Benson Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Heartland Girls Ranch
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Benson Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 6-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Kerkhoven Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Kms Learning Center
Alternative School
302 N 15th St
Kerkhoven, MN 56252
(320) 264-1412
Gr: 7-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Swift County, MN

Swift County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benson Day Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Benson Secondary School (Closed 2023)
1400 Montana Ave.
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 7-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Benson Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1400 Montana Ave
Benson, MN 56215
(320) 843-2710
Gr: 1-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Swift County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Swift County, MN include Benson Area Learning Center, Heartland Girls Ranch and Benson Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Swift County?
5 public middle schools are located in Swift County.
What is the racial composition of students in Swift County?
Swift County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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