Top 10 Best Carlton County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 2,811 students in Carlton County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Carlton County, MN are Lincoln Secondary, Cloquet Senior and Moose Lake Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlton County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Carlton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Minnesota public high schools.
Carlton County, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Secondary, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Carlton County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Secondary
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Cloquet Senior
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #33.
Moose Lake Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Barnum Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3675 County Rd 13
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Grades: 6-12
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Cromwell-wright Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5624 Hwy 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Wrenshall Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Pioneer Dr
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Rank: #77.
Carlton Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Rank: #88.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mash-ka-wisen
Alternative School
1150 Mission Rd
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River
Alternative School
1000 Lake Shore Dr
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Moose Lake Alternative Program
Alternative School
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Alternative School
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carlton County, MN

Carlton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Caaep Setting 4 (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Box 310
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-8520
Grades: PK
| 13 students
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Carlton County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Carlton County, MN include Lincoln Secondary, Cloquet Senior and Moose Lake Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Carlton County, MN?
14 public high schools are located in Carlton County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton County, MN?
Carlton County, MN public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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