Clay County Public Schools

Clay County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

11,326

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Clay County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Clay County has 7 district entries. Moorhead Area Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. MOORHEAD has the most listed schools, with 17 records.

Grade-level mix

High schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Clay County

Reported Enrollment

11,326

30 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary11

Middle2

High13

Other4

7 School Districts in Clay County

Moorhead Area Public Schools

16 schools

7,412 students

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON

3 schools

1,561 students

HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

3 schools

1,048 students

BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

2 schools

912 students

ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

2 schools

276 students

Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative

3 schools

77 students

REGION 4-LAKES COUNTRY SERVICE COOP

3 schools

69 students

30 Public Schools in Clay County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Clay County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	5–8	Middle	2,158
MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,937
S.G. Reinertsen Elementary	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	692
Dorothy Dodds Elementary School	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Rural: Fringe	KG–4	Primary	658
ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	643
HAWLEY ELEMENTARY	Listed only	HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	HAWLEY, 56549Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	614
Robert Asp Elementary	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	611
Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary	Listed only	DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON	DILWORTH, 56529Suburb: Midsize	PK–4	Primary	606
DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON MIDDLE SCH	Listed only	DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON	GLYNDON, 56547Rural: Fringe	5–8	Middle	506
BARNESVILLE ELEMENTARY	Listed only	BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.	BARNESVILLE, 56514Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	504
DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON SENIOR HIGH	Listed only	DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON	GLYNDON, 56547Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	449
HAWLEY SECONDARY	Listed only	HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	HAWLEY, 56549Rural: Distant	7–12	High	414
BARNESVILLE SECONDARY	Listed only	BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.	BARNESVILLE, 56514Rural: Distant	6–12	High	408
Probstfield Elementary	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	KG–4	Primary	262
PROBSTFIELD CENTER FOR EDUCATION	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	PK	Special Education	215
Moorhead ALC	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Rural: Fringe	5–12	Alternative	179
ULEN-HITTERDAL ELEMENTARY	Listed only	ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	ULEN, 56585Rural: Distant	KG–6	Primary	150
ULEN-HITTERDAL SECONDARY	Listed only	ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST	ULEN, 56585Rural: Distant	7–12	High	126
Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative	Listed only	Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative	HAWLEY, 56549Rural: Distant	PK	Special Education	51
West Central Academy-S	Listed only	Moorhead Area Public Schools	MOORHEAD, 56560Suburb: Midsize	4–12	Alternative	43

HORIZON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile5–8Middle2,158 students

MOORHEAD HIGH SCHOOL

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,937 students

S.G. Reinertsen Elementary

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–4Primary692 students

Dorothy Dodds Elementary School

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–4Primary658 students

ELLEN HOPKINS ELEMENTARY

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–4Primary643 students

HAWLEY ELEMENTARY

HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HAWLEY, 56549 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary614 students

Robert Asp Elementary

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–4Primary611 students

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON

DILWORTH, 56529 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–4Primary606 students

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON MIDDLE SCH

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON

GLYNDON, 56547 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle506 students

BARNESVILLE ELEMENTARY

BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

BARNESVILLE, 56514 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Primary504 students

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON SENIOR HIGH

DILWORTH-GLYNDON-FELTON

GLYNDON, 56547 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High449 students

HAWLEY SECONDARY

HAWLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HAWLEY, 56549 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High414 students

BARNESVILLE SECONDARY

BARNESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.

BARNESVILLE, 56514 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12High408 students

Probstfield Elementary

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–4Primary262 students

PROBSTFIELD CENTER FOR EDUCATION

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education215 students

Moorhead ALC

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–12Alternative179 students

ULEN-HITTERDAL ELEMENTARY

ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

ULEN, 56585 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–6Primary150 students

ULEN-HITTERDAL SECONDARY

ULEN-HITTERDAL PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

ULEN, 56585 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High126 students

Lake Agassiz Education Cooperative

HAWLEY, 56549 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education51 students

West Central Academy-S

Moorhead Area Public Schools

MOORHEAD, 56560 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only4–12Alternative43 students

Clay County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Clay County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Clay County public school directory?

The directory lists 30 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Clay County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Clay County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Clay County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Clay County?

Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Clay County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.