Best Traverse County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 257 students in Traverse County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Traverse County, MN are Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Traverse County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Traverse County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Traverse County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheaton Secondary
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 3rd Ave S
Wheaton, MN 56296
(320) 563-8282
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Browns Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
118 Church St S
Browns Valley, MN 56219
(320) 695-2103
Gr: 5-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Traverse County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Traverse County, MN include Wheaton Secondary and Browns Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Traverse County?
2 public middle schools are located in Traverse County.
What is the racial composition of students in Traverse County?
Traverse County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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