For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 479 students in Murray County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Murray County, MN are Murray County Central High School and Fulda Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murray County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Murray County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Murray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray County Central High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 7-12
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Fulda Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 College Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 425-2514
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Murray County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Murray County Central Alp Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2420 28th St
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Murray County Central Credit Recov (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2420 28th Street
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Slayton, MN 56172
(507) 836-6184
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Praxis Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 South Lafayette Ave
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Fulda, MN 56131
(507) 283-3384
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Murray County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Murray County, MN include Murray County Central High School and Fulda Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Murray County?
3 public middle schools are located in Murray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Murray County?
Murray County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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