For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 310 students in 56172, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in 56172, MN is Murray County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 56172 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 56172, MN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 56172, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: K-12
56172, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 9-12
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 56172, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 56172, MN include Murray County Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 56172?
2 public middle schools are located in 56172.
What is the racial composition of students in 56172?
56172 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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