For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,850 students in Carlton County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlton County, MN are Lincoln Secondary, Cloquet Middle School 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Carlton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carlton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Secondary
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Cloquet Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 813 students
Rank: #33.
Moose Lake Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #44.
Barnum Secondary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3675 County Rd 13
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Grades: 6-12
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
Northern Lights Cooperative
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 12th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3062
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3062
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Cromwell-wright Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5624 Hwy 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: #77.
Wrenshall Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 Pioneer Dr
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Rank: #88.
Carlton Secondary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Grades: 6-12
| 194 students
Rank: #99.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #1010.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
Rank: n/an/a
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
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
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
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
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 2-12
| 8 students
Caaep Setting 4 High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 7-12
| 10 students
Moose Lake Family Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Box 310
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-8520
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-8520
Grades: PK
| 13 students
N. Carlton Coop. Vocational High School (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Non-residental Care & Treatment (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carlton County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlton County, MN include Lincoln Secondary, Cloquet Middle School and Moose Lake Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Carlton County, MN?
12 public middle schools are located in Carlton County, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton County, MN?
Carlton County, MN public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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