Best Public Middle Schools in Pennington County (2025-26)

Best Pennington County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 544 students in Pennington County, MN.

The top ranked public middle schools in Pennington County, MN are Franklin Middle School and Goodridge Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pennington County, MN public middle schools have an score of 31% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Pennington County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Pennington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Franklin Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
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300 Spruce Ave S
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813

Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Goodridge Secondary

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
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201 Osmund Ave
Goodridge, MN 56725
(218) 378-4133

Gr: 7-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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School

Location

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Booster Club Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

601 County Road 61
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-2345

Gr: K-5

Franklin Prowler Academy Targ Servs (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

300 S. Spruce Avenue
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8813

Gr: 6-8

Northwest Alc High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

230 Labree Ave. S.
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 681-8711

Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pennington County, MN?

The top ranked public middle schools in Pennington County, MN include Franklin Middle School and Goodridge Secondary.

How many public middle schools are located in Pennington County?

2 public middle schools are located in Pennington County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pennington County?

Pennington County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).