For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 414 students in Grant County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, MN are Wca Middle School, Ashby Secondary and Herman Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wca Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 County Rd 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7400
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Ashby Secondary
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2257
Grades: 7-12
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Herman Secondary
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 Lois Ave N
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Herman, MN 56248
(320) 677-2291
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Central Area Alp
Alternative School
301 County Road 2
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Barrett, MN 56311
(320) 528-7401
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, MN include Wca Middle School, Ashby Secondary and Herman Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
4 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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