For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 328 students in Slayton, MN.
The top-ranked public middle school in Slayton, MN is Murray County Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slayton, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Slayton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Slayton, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: 7-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Out-of-state Care And Treatment
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Slayton, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Slayton, MN include Murray County Central High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Slayton?
2 public middle schools are located in Slayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Slayton?
Slayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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