Best Cook County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 173 students in Cook County, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in Cook County, MN is Cook County Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cook County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Cook County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public high schools.
Cook County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cook County Senior High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Cook County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cook County Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Cook County Isd 166 Alc Program
Alternative School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cook County Isd 166 Credit Recovery
Alternative School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 741-9201
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Grand Marais Community
Special Education School
101 W 5th St
Grand Marais, MN 55604
(218) 387-2271
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cook County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cook County, MN include Cook County Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cook County?
3 public high schools are located in Cook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cook County?
Cook County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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