For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 463 students in Rock County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN are Hills-beaver Creek Secondary, Luverne Middle School and Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Rock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hills-beaver Creek Secondary
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Summit Ave
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Hills, MN 56138
(507) 962-3240
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Luverne Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
709 N Kniss
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Luverne, MN 56156
(507) 283-4491
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Luverne St
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Magnolia, MN 56158
(507) 283-4425
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rock County, MN include Hills-beaver Creek Secondary, Luverne Middle School and Pinnacle Programs Southwestern Yout.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock County?
3 public middle schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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