Top 3 Best Rock County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 463 students in Rock County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN are Luverne Middle School, Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Rock County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Grades: 6-8
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Luverne St
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN include Luverne Middle School, Hills-beaver Creek Secondary and Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock County?
3 public middle schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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