For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 768 students in Koochiching County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Koochiching County, MN are Littlefork-big Falls Secondary, Falls Secondary and Northome Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Koochiching County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Koochiching County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Koochiching County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Falls Secondary, with 85-89% 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 American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Koochiching County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Falls Secondary
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Koochiching County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Backus Targeted Services (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Ave. E.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Borderland Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1515 11th Street
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Borderland Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Avenue E
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
1919 Main Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
Gr: K-2 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Koochiching County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Koochiching County, MN include Littlefork-big Falls Secondary, Falls Secondary and Northome Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Koochiching County?
3 public high schools are located in Koochiching County.
What is the racial composition of students in Koochiching County?
Koochiching County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Koochiching County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Koochiching County include: Falls Secondary vs. Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
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