Top 10 Best Clay County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,874 students in Clay County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MN are Barnesville Secondary, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Grades: 6-12
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Hawley Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Grades: 7-12
| 414 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 179 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 4-12
| 43 students
Rank: #66.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 Parke Ave
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6967
Grades: 5-8
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Grades: 7-12
| 126 students
Rank: #88.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: #99.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Grades: 5-8
| 2,158 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
Magnet School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
Magnet School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, MN

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rralc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville Secondary, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Alc.
How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?
12 public middle schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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