For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,711 students in Lyon County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, MN are Minneota Secondary, Lakeview Secondary and Tracy Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyon County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lyon 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), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lyon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minneota Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 N Monroe St
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Minneota, MN 56264
(507) 872-6175
Grades: 7-12
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
875 Barstad Rd N
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Cottonwood, MN 56229
(507) 423-5164
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Tracy Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
934 Pine St
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Tracy, MN 56175
(507) 629-5500
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Saratoga St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Grades: 5-8
| 732 students
Rank: #55.
Lynd Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 Saint Albans St
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Lynd, MN 56157
(507) 865-4440
Grades: 5-8
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
305 S Second Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6210
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Lyon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
330 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-5601
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
200 E Lincoln
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 275-3115
Russell, MN 56169
(507) 275-3115
Grades: PK
| 5 students
207 N 4th Street
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6938
Grades: 7-8
| 217 students
1420 E College Dr
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-2251
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
500 S 4th St
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 537-6962
Grades: 3-4
| 348 students
Yankton Country Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
113 3rd Street
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Balaton, MN 56115
(507) 734-2677
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lyon County, MN include Minneota Secondary, Lakeview Secondary and Tracy Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Lyon County?
6 public middle schools are located in Lyon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyon County?
Lyon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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