Best Schools in Clay County, MN
Clay County, MN has 33 public schools (12 high, 2 middle, 14 elementary) serving 14,353 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Clay County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clay County, MN
The top high schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawley Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 414 Students
2. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Ada-borup-west Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada-borup-west Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 343 Students
4. Barnesville Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
5. Pelican Rapids Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
6. Moorhead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1937 Students
7. Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ulen-hitterdal Public School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 126 Students
8. Lake Park Audubon Secondary
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Park Audubon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 363 Students
9. Moorhead Alc
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Projected Test Scores
Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 179 Students
10. Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 12 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, MN
The top middle schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 506 Students
2. Horizon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 2158 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, MN
The top elementary schools in Clay County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawley Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 614 Students
2. Probstfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 262 Students
3. S.g. Reinertsen Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 692 Students
4. Ada-borup-west Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ada-borup-west Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
5. Barnesville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnesville Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 504 Students
6. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dilworth-glyndon-felton • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 606 Students
7. Dorothy Dodds Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 658 Students
8. Viking Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pelican Rapids Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
9. Robert Asp Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moorhead Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 611 Students
10. Lake Park Audubon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Park Audubon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 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.
Questions About Schools in Clay County, MN
How many schools are in Clay County, MN?
Clay County, MN has 33 public schools: 12 high schools, 2 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 14,353 students in total.
How do schools in Clay County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Clay County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Clay County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clay County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 43%
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 47%
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clay County
6 places in Clay County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (4)
- Moorhead Area Public Schools (9 schools)
- Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton (3 schools)
- Hawley Public School District (3 schools)
- Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative (3 schools)