For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 153 students in Carlton, MN.
The top ranked public high school in Carlton, MN is Carlton Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlton, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Carlton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Carlton, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carlton Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Carlton, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carlton Secondary
(Math: 15-19% | 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
| 151 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, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nla-carlton (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carlton, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Carlton, MN include Carlton Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Carlton?
2 public high schools are located in Carlton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton?
Carlton public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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