For the 2026 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 High School, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Online Secondary Academy. 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 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Gr: 7-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #44.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6967
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6967
Gr: 5-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3601 12th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-7300
Gr: 5-8 | 2,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 7-12
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 High School, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Online Secondary Academy.
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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clay County include: Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School vs. Horizon Middle School, Horizon Middle School vs. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle School, Barnesville High School vs. Hawley Secondary
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