For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 610 students in Clearwater County, MN.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Clearwater County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bagley Secondary, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High 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: 29%
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 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clearwater County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clearwater County, MN include Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary and Bagley Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Clearwater County?
2 public high schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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