For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 451 students in Rock County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN are Luverne Middle School and Hills-beaver Creek Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Rock County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luverne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
Rank: #22.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
401 W Luverne St
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN include Luverne Middle School and Hills-beaver Creek Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock County?
2 public middle schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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