Best Jackson County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 394 students in Jackson County, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MN are Jackson County Central Middle School and Heron Lake-okabena Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jackson County, MN public middle schools have an score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Jackson County Central Middle School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
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703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625

Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Heron Lake-okabena Secondary

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507

Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)

Alternative School

407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597

Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MN include Jackson County Central Middle School and Heron Lake-okabena Secondary.

How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?

2 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?

Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).