For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,204 students in Martin County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Martin County, MN are Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr., Fairmont Jr./sr. High School and Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: 8-12
| 59 students
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Johnson St
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-4411
Grades: 7-12
| 844 students
Rank: #33.
Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Reynolds Street
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Granada, MN 56039
(507) 447-2211
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Rank: #44.
Martin County West Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16 W 5th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-4671
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Plains Bridges
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #66.
Truman Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 1st St S
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Truman, MN 56088
(507) 776-2111
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 Albion Ave
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9874
Grades: K-2
| 346 students
1200 N. Park St.
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-9294
Grades: 3-4
| 257 students
Southern Plains Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
115 S Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 235-6151
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
308 4th St
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-2330
Sherburn, MN 56171
(507) 764-2330
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Martin County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Martin County, MN include Southern Plains Area Learning Cntr., Fairmont Jr./sr. High School and Granada Huntley East Chain Middle S.
How many public middle schools are located in Martin County?
7 public middle schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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