For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 610 students in Clearwater County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, MN are Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clearwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16770 Clearwater Lake Rd
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Clearbrook, MN 56634
(218) 776-3112
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Bagley Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Main Ave N
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Gr: 7-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Clearwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bagley Alp (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
204 Park Ave Nw
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Bagley, MN 56621
(218) 694-3120
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, MN include Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Clearwater County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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