For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 450 students in Deer River, MN.
The top-ranked public high school in Deer River, MN is Deer River Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer River, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Deer River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Deer River, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deer River Secondary, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Deer River, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer River Secondary
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Deer River High School Alp
Alternative School
101 1st Ave Ne
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Deer River, MN 56636
(218) 246-8241
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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What are the top-ranked public high schools in Deer River, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Deer River, MN include Deer River Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Deer River?
2 public high schools are located in Deer River.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer River?
Deer River public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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