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Best Clay County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 3,694 students in Clay County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, MN are Barnesville High School, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Online Secondary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Clay County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Barnesville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barnesville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Gr: 7-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #44.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6912
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Moorhead High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,122 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Gr: 3-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 5-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Alp
Alternative School
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6804
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 443-4957
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clay County, MN include Barnesville High School, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Online Secondary Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Clay County?
15 public high schools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?

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