Best Schools in Clay County, MN
Clay County, MN has a total of 42 schools including 18 high schools, 4 middle schools and 18 elementary schools. A total of 15,875 students attend Clay County, MN schools. On average, schools in Clay County score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clay County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Clay County, MN
Clay County, MN has 18 high schools with 5,322 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clay County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clay County meet expectations.
1. Barnesville Secondary
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Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 408 Students
2. Hawley Secondary
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Hawley Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 414 Students
3. Moorhead High School
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Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1937 Students
4. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High
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Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
5. Rothsay Secondary
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Rothsay Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
6. Lake Park Audubon Secondary
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Lake Park Audubon School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
7. Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
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Ulen-hitterdal Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 126 Students
8. Pelican Rapids Secondary
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Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
9. Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
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Region 4-lakes Country Service Coop • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 40 Students
10. Dakota High School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 109 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, MN
Clay County, MN has 4 middle schools with 3,685 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clay County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clay County meet expectations.
1. Ben Franklin Middle School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
2. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle Sch
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Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
3. Horizon Middle School
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Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 2158 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, MN
Clay County, MN has 18 elementary schools with 6,811 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clay County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clay County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Longfellow Elementary School
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Fargo 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
2. Barnesville Elementary
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Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 504 Students
3. Viking Elementary School
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Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
4. Hawley Elementary
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Hawley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 614 Students
5. Ulen-hitterdal Elementary
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Ulen-hitterdal Public School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 150 Students
6. S.g. Reinertsen Elementary
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Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 692 Students
7. Spring Prairie Elementary
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Hawley Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 20 Students
8. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary
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Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 606 Students
9. Ellen Hopkins Elementary
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Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 643 Students
10. Lake Park Audubon Elementary
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Lake Park Audubon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 359 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, MN has a total population of 65,318 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay County, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clay County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay County, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clay County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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