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Clearwater County

Minnesota · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Clearwater County (Minnesota) totals 5 K-12 campuses and roughly 1,330 students. Median household income is around $64,475. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Clearwater County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,330
-176 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,330
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,475
Below Minnesota avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.9%
Above Minnesota avg
Elementary
2
736 students
Middle
0
schools
High
3
594 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
870 students · 2 districts in Clearwater County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Clearwater County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
84%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
7%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
71%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
11%
Native American
16%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.7%
civilian labor
Median age
42
25.0% under 18

Test scores in Clearwater County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Minnesota state average: 49.9%.

See all 4 schools in Clearwater County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BAGLEY ELEMENTARYBagleyElementaryPK-06482·
BAGLEY SECONDARYBagleyHigh07-12388·
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK ELEMENTARYClearbrookElementaryPK-06254·
CLEARBROOK-GONVICK SECONDARYClearbrookHigh07-12206·
BAGLEY ALPBagleyHigh09-120·

Cities in Clearwater County

Bagley3 schoolsClearbrook2 schools

About Clearwater County

Across the rural-scale Minnesota county of Clearwater County of about 8,616 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 1,330 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $64,475, about 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 17% lower than the Minnesota median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Clearwater County spans 2 elementary schools (736 students), and 3 high schools (594).

The largest single district in Clearwater County is BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 870 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Clearwater County has declined 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,506 students to 1,330. Clearwater County now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Clearwater County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Clearwater County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Clearwater County, Minnesota, with a combined enrollment of about 1,330.
How many high schools are in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County, Minnesota has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 594 students.
How many elementary schools are in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County, Minnesota has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 736 students.
What is the largest school district in Clearwater County?
BAGLEY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest school district in Clearwater County, serving approximately 870 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Clearwater County?
Clearwater County, Minnesota has a population of approximately 8,616, with a median age of 42. About 25.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Clearwater County?
Median household income in Clearwater County is $64,475, below the Minnesota average of $77,501. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Clearwater County?
Approximately 19.8% of adults 25 and older in Clearwater County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Clearwater County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.9% of students in Clearwater County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Minnesota county average of 41.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clearwater County schools?
Across Clearwater County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Clearwater County?
Clearwater County residents are approximately 84% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data