For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 420 students in Norman County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norman County, MN are Ada-borup-west Secondary and Norman County East Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Norman County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Norman County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Norman County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ada-borup-west Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 W Thorpe Ave
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Ada, MN 56510
(218) 784-5332
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Norman County East Secondary
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 Main Ave W
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Twin Valley, MN 56584
(218) 584-5151
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Norman County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Norman County, MN include Ada-borup-west Secondary and Norman County East Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Norman County?
2 public middle schools are located in Norman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Norman County?
Norman County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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