Northfield High​ School Ranked Among State's Best: U.S. News And World Report

TWIN CITIES, MN — Northfield High School is the 29th best high school in Minnesota, according to U.S. News and World Report. Overall, the school ranked as the 1405th best high school in the country.

U.S. News and World Report has crunched the numbers for 2017, releasing its annual list of best high schools in the country, ranking the schools on a national and a state level. In Minnesota, the Math and Science Academy in Woodbury earned the title of the best high school in the state. Orono Senior High ranked as the second best in the state, followed by Mahtomedi Senior High.

Seven Minnesota high schools were given gold medals by U.S. News, 48 received silver medals and the remaining 15 schools received bronze medals. Compared to other states, Minnesota came in 27th overall.

Overall state rankings: Best High Schools In Minnesota 2017: U.S. News And World Report

About Northfield High School

Northfield High School offers a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum that drives its mission of "Empowering Learners; Discovering Purpose."

The school works to:

• Engaging students in curricular and co-curricular activities that support their passions and encourage the development of independent thought.
• Inspiring learners to be confident, responsible citizens.
• Motivating students in a safe environment that inspires them to be contributing members of our society.

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