For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 414 students in Grant County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, MN are Wca Middle School, Ashby Secondary and Herman-norcross High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grant County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wca Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ashby Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Gr: 7-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Herman-norcross High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Area Alp
Alternative School
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grant County, MN include Wca Middle School, Ashby Secondary and Herman-norcross High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
4 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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