For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 247 students in Verndale, MN.
The top ranked public middle school in Verndale, MN is Verndale Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Verndale, MN public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Verndale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Verndale, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Verndale Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 Sw Brown St
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Verndale, MN 56481
(218) 445-5184
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Verndale, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Verndale, MN include Verndale Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Verndale?
1 public middle schools are located in Verndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Verndale?
Verndale public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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