Summary:
Southland Public School District in southern Minnesota is served by a single high school, Southland Senior High, which enrolls about 190 students in grades 9–12 at 200 NW Water St in Adams. Because it is the district's only high school, its results are effectively the district's high-school results. It is a strong performer overall: for 2025–26 it ranked 83rd of 473 Minnesota high schools — the top 18 percent, or 82nd percentile — and earned 4 stars, matching the previous two years (74th and 78th percentile) while the district listing carries 3 stars.
Test scores tell a split story. Reading and Science are well above both the district and the state, while Math lags far behind. In 2025–26, Reading proficiency was 69.6 percent (state 48.6), Science was 60 percent (state 25.5), and Math was 20 percent (state 44.9). Science improved the most year over year, rising from 47.17 to 60 percent while the state stayed flat, widening the school's advantage from about 21 points to about 34.5. Math, however, fell from 26.67 to 20 percent and trails the state by roughly 25 points — the school's widest gap in either direction. Reading dipped about 4 points but remains about 21 points above the state.
Outcomes are excellent: a 97.1% graduation rate versus 84.9% statewide, and a 0.0% dropout rate versus 4.2%. About 25.79% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the student-teacher ratio is 17.9. With roughly 45–50 students per grade, a few students can shift rates by several points, so treat the precision — not the direction — with caution. The takeaway for families: strong and improving Reading and Science, near-ceiling graduation results, and Math as the clear area to watch.
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