| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg | Kerkhoven | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 824 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Benson Public School District | Benson | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 808 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Lac Qui Parle Valley School District | Appleton | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 805 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Swift County compares
Together they enroll 2,437 students across 10 schools. The largest is Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg with 824 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Swift County, Minnesota
Swift County has 3 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Swift County is Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Swift County, MN?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Swift County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Swift County, MN?
Of the districts serving Swift County, Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 53rd percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.