Clearwater County Schools & Education
Clearwater County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 86.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,952
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,463
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 55/100
State Score Position
#66
of 87 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clearwater County
Measured School Summary
Clearwater County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,952 per pupil, Clearwater County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clearwater County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
5 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #66 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.
Completion
85.9%
0.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,952
$511 below the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Clearwater County has 5 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Clearwater County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Clearwater County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#66
of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 10 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
946 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
469 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clearwater County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clearwater County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clearwater County, Minnesota
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Focused Rural Schooling Options
Clearwater County manages 5 schools across just 2 districts for its 1,415 students. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary schools and 3 high schools.
Close to State Performance Goals
The graduation rate is 85.9%, very close to the state average of 86.6%. Local districts spend $7,952 per pupil, which is slightly below the state average investment of $8,463.
Bagley and Clearbrook-Gonvick Schools
The Bagley Public School District is the larger of the two, serving 946 students. No charter schools operate in the county, ensuring all resources are directed to the two primary public districts.
Quiet Rural Learning Environments
Every school in Clearwater County is located in a rural setting, providing a consistent small-town feel. Bagley Elementary is the largest campus with 520 students, while the county average is 283.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Clearwater County
Reported Enrollment
1,415
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Clearwater County
BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
5 Public Schools in Clearwater County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAGLEY ELEMENTARY | Record | BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BAGLEY, 56621Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 520 |
| BAGLEY SECONDARY | Record | BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BAGLEY, 56621Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 424 |
| CLEARBROOK-GONVICK ELEMENTARY | Record | CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLEARBROOK, 56634Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 273 |
| CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SECONDARY | Record | CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT | CLEARBROOK, 56634Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 196 |
| BAGLEY ALP | Record | BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | BAGLEY, 56621Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 2 |
BAGLEY ELEMENTARY
BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BAGLEY, 56621 / Rural: Remote
BAGLEY SECONDARY
BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
BAGLEY, 56621 / Rural: Remote
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK ELEMENTARY
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLEARBROOK, 56634 / Rural: Remote
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SECONDARY
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SCHOOL DISTRICT
CLEARBROOK, 56634 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,952
State avg $8,463
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Schools in Clearwater County, Minnesota — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clearwater County, Minnesota?
Clearwater County manages 5 schools across just 2 districts for its 1,415 students. The infrastructure includes 2 elementary schools and 3 high schools.
How do schools in Clearwater County perform academically?
The graduation rate is 85.9%, very close to the state average of 86.6%. Local districts spend $7,952 per pupil, which is slightly below the state average investment of $8,463.
What are the major school districts in Clearwater County, Minnesota?
The Bagley Public School District is the larger of the two, serving 946 students. No charter schools operate in the county, ensuring all resources are directed to the two primary public districts.
What is the school experience like in Clearwater County?
Every school in Clearwater County is located in a rural setting, providing a consistent small-town feel. Bagley Elementary is the largest campus with 520 students, while the county average is 283.
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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.