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Best Jackson County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 394 students in Jackson County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MN are Jackson County Central Middle School and Heron Lake-okabena Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson County Central Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
703 Mill Road E
Lakefield, MN 56150
(507) 662-6625
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Heron Lake-okabena Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
124 N Minnesota Ave
Okabena, MN 56161
(507) 853-4507
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Jackson County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Alc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
407 5th St.
Jackson, MN 56143
(507) 847-4597
Gr: 6-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, MN include Jackson County Central Middle School and Heron Lake-okabena Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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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