Top 10 Best Clay County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 3,596 students in Clay County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MN are Barnesville Secondary, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Alc. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public high schools.
Clay County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Secondary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Grades: 6-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Grades: 7-12
| 434 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 95 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 4-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
Moorhead High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,905 students
Rank: #77.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6844
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #88.
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Grades: 7-12
| 131 students
Rank: #99.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 979-3266
Grades: 3-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
Alternative School
Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc: Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2202
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 477-9500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, MN

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rralc (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville Secondary, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Alc.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County, MN?
15 public high schools are located in Clay County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, MN?
Clay County, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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