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Southland Senior High

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Southland Senior High ranks 115 th of 450 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

115^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 450 Minnesota High Schools

Better than 74% of Minnesota high schools

Summary

Southland Senior High is a public high school located in Adams, Minnesota, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 187 students. The school is part of the Southland Public School District, which is ranked 171 out of 446 districts in Minnesota and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southland Senior High has demonstrated a consistent and steady improvement in its academic performance, as evidenced by its rising statewide ranking and 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance in reading assessments, particularly in 10th grade, is a notable strength that sets it apart from the state and district averages. Additionally, Austin Area Learning Center, Austin Online Academy, and Austin Senior High, which are nearby schools, generally perform lower than Southland Senior High on academic measures, have higher dropout rates, and serve a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Southland Senior High's lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests a relatively more affluent student population compared to the surrounding schools. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic success, as research has shown a correlation between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Overall, Southland Senior High appears to be a high-performing school within the Southland Public School District, with a consistent track record of academic success, strong graduation rates, and a relatively more advantaged student population compared to the nearby schools.

190

Students ?

17.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,558

Per pupil spending ?

25.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

200 NW Water St
Adams, MN 55909-8888

(507) 582-3568

District: Southland Public School District

Feeder schools for Southland Senior High:

Elementary:	Southland Elementary
Middle:	Southland Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Asian:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2015 → 74th in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Minnesota average (84%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Minnesota median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Math scores 19 pts below the Minnesota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg45%

Minnesota avg47%

115^th of 450

Minnesota public high schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 35 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 26% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

171^st of 446Southland Public School District among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	73.5	115 of 450	74.4%	★★★★☆
2024	75.5	105 of 480	78.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.1	148 of 476	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.8	243 of 472	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.5	299 of 428	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	60.6	221 of 492	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.6	174 of 494	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.2	291 of 489	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.9	346 of 489	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	48.3	306 of 504	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.5	257 of 483	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	58.1	265 of 534	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	76.6	91 of 539	83.1%	★★★★☆
2011	68.2	188 of 545	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.2	193 of 540	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.6	141 of 234	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.9	307 of 460	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	58.2	234 of 463	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.3	319 of 450	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	48.7	334 of 452	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	64.7	220 of 433	49.2%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	79.1	63 of 358	82.4%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	52 of 403	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	67.6	112 of 396	71.7%	★★★★☆
2022	63.7	142 of 388	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.2	291 of 339	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	55.3	205 of 401	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.9	111 of 395	71.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	77.7	54 of 389	86.1%	★★★★☆
2023	42.5	234 of 393	40.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	55.8	172 of 377	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	197 of 405	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.7	161 of 398	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.3	262 of 403	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.3	215 of 351	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.0	212 of 411	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.2	251 of 398	36.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	66.2	115 of 376	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.7	103 of 402	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	61.3	145 of 398	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.8	273 of 401	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.5	313 of 364	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.9	259 of 412	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.0	249 of 414	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)86th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)82nd percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)69th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading74%+24 vs state

Math27%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Southland Senior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Southland Senior High	Public	9-12	200 NW Water St	Adams	55909	Mower County	Southland Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 582-3568	190	11	17.9	25.8%	175 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	73.5	115^th of 450 public high schools	74.4%		75.5	105^th of 480 public high schools	78.1%	10				26.7	26.7				73.6	73.6	$23,558
Smec Alternative Learning Center	Public	5-12	21697 State Highway 56	Austin	55912	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	No	No	No	(507) 857-1160	70	5	14.0	61.4%	53 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.7%)								(n/a)
SMEC Credit Recovery	Public	9-12	21697 State Highway 56	Austin	55912	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 857-1160	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Leroy Secondary	Public	6-12	406 W Main St	Le Roy	55951	Mower County	Leroy-Ostrander Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(507) 324-5741	138	8	17.2	26.8%	120 (87.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	32	334^th of 450 public high schools	25.8%		26.6	363^rd of 480 public high schools	24.4%	29	15.0	35.3	13.3	9.5	17.8	25.0	23.5	13.3	45.0	27.8	$15,605
Next Step East (Grand Meadow)	Public	8-12	112 Main St S	Grand Meadow	55936	Mower County	Southern Mn Education Consortium	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(507) 857-1160	4	1	4.0		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lyle High School	Public	9-12	700 2nd Street	Lyle	55953	Mower County	Lyle Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 325-2201	82	10	8.2	48.8%	69 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (11.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	40.9	293^rd of 450 public high schools	34.9%		50.9	252^nd of 480 public high schools	47.5%	41				7.1	7.1				53.3	53.3	$11,980
Grand Meadow Senior High	Public	9-12	710 4th Ave NE	Grand Meadow	55936	Mower County	Grand Meadow Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 754-5318	140	9	15.2	25.0%	126 (90.0%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	55.1	227^th of 450 public high schools	49.6%		45.5	284^th of 480 public high schools	40.8%	57				17.5	17.5				62.2	62.2	$16,769
Austin Area Learning Center	Public	6-12	301 3rd St NW	Austin	55912	Mower County	Austin Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 460-1830	172	5	35.3	69.2%	62 (36.0%)	11 (6.4%)	75 (43.6%)	11 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	6 (3.5%)	4.9	443^rd of 450 public high schools	1.6%		6.2	451^st of 480 public high schools	6.0%	8		0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0		10.5	0.0	10.0	7.1	$15,568
Austin Area Learning Cntr. - Summer	Public	9-12	301 3rd St NW	Austin	55912	Mower County	Austin Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 460-1830	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)											$6,248
Austin Online Academy	Public, Virtual	6-12	301 3rd St NW	Austin	55912	Mower County	Austin Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 460-1830	111	4	26.8	36.0%	86 (77.5%)	1 (0.9%)	18 (16.2%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	3 (2.7%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Southland Senior High

What schools feed into Southland Senior High?

Southland Senior High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southland Elementary
Middle : Southland Middle

What is the racial makeup of Southland Senior High?

Students at Southland Senior High are 92% White, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Southland Senior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 190 students attended Southland Senior High.

What district is Southland Senior High in?

Southland Public School District

Is Southland Senior High a good school?

Southland Senior High ranks 115^th of 450 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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