| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawley Public School District | Hawley | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1,048 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Barnesville Public School District | Barnesville | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 912 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton | Dilworth | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 1,561 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Ulen-Hitterdal Public School District | Hitterdal | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 276 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Moorhead Public School District | Georgetown | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 7,412 | 16 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Clay County compares
Together they enroll 11,209 students across 26 schools. The largest is Moorhead Public School District with 7,412 students. Districts here average 7.6/10, above the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Clay County, Minnesota
Clay County has 5 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clay County is Hawley Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Clay County, MN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Clay County, MN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Clay County, MN?
Of the districts serving Clay County, Hawley Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 97th percentile among Minnesota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Minnesota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Minnesota only, never across state lines.