For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 264 students in Dawson, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Dawson, MN is Dawson-boyd Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dawson, 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 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dawson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Dawson, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dawson-boyd Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Dawson, MN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dawson-boyd Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Dawson, MN 56232
(320) 769-2955
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dawson, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Dawson, MN include Dawson-boyd Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Dawson?
1 public high schools are located in Dawson.
What is the racial composition of students in Dawson?
Dawson public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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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