For the 2025 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 Secondary, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Alc. 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 54% (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 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public high schools.
Clay County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is equal to the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barnesville Secondary
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 3rd St Se
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Barnesville, MN 56514
(218) 354-2228
Grades: 6-12
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Hawley Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
714 Joseph St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-3555
Grades: 7-12
| 452 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Moorhead Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 141 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Moorhead Online Secondary Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3337
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
West Central Academy-s
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
729 11th St N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Grades: 4-12
| 47 students
Rank: #66.
Moorhead High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 4th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,017 students
Rank: #77.
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6912
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6912
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #88.
Ulen-hitterdal Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Nw 2nd St
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Ulen, MN 56585
(218) 596-8853
Grades: 7-12
| 145 students
Rank: #99.
West Central Academy-n
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3316
Grades: 3-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dilworth-glyndon-felton Alp
Alternative School
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6804
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6804
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Glacial Ridge Transitional Skills P
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intensive Interagency Program
Special Education School
616 Reno St
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Hawley, MN 56549
(218) 483-5678
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc - Barnesville
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead Alc Dgf Secondary
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2200
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Moorhead High School Career Academy
Vocational School
2800 27th Ave S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 443-4957
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 443-4957
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Clay County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clay County Outreach Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2777 34th St S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 7-12
| 4 students
513 Parke Ave S
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Glyndon, MN 56547
(218) 477-6802
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Msum Bridges Hall, 1104 7th Av
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Moorhead, MN 56563
(218) 739-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Moorhead Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1002 15th Avenue N
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
310 14th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-1300
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rralc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 32nd Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-2230
Grades: 5-12
| 77 students
W. Central Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
919 8th Ave. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 299-7548
Grades: 6-12
| 19 students
901 14th St. N.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
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 Secondary, Hawley Secondary and Moorhead Alc.
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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Clay County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clay County include: Moorhead High School vs. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School, Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School vs. Moorhead High School, Hawley Secondary vs. Dilworth-glyndon-felton Senior High School
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