For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 2,835 students in Carlton County, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Carlton County, MN are Lincoln Secondary, Cloquet Senior and Cromwell-wright 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 39% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% 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 88%, 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 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carlton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Cloquet Senior
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3393
Grades: 9-12
| 800 students
Rank: #33.
Cromwell-wright Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5624 Hwy 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Barnum Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3675 County Rd 13
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Moose Lake Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
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
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Wrenshall Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Pioneer Dr
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Carlton Secondary
Magnet School
(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
| 175 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caaep Extended Day Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
Magnet School
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcf-moose Lake/willow River
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1000 Lake Shore Dr
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-5025
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: 5-12
| 14 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
Mash-ka-wisen (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1150 Mission Rd
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
Moose Lake Alternative Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
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
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 high schools in Carlton County, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Carlton County, MN include Lincoln Secondary, Cloquet Senior and Cromwell-wright Secondary.
How many public high schools are located in Carlton County?
13 public high schools are located in Carlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton County?
Carlton County public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carlton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carlton County include: Moose Lake Secondary vs. Carlton Secondary, Carlton Secondary vs. Moose Lake Secondary, Lincoln Secondary vs. Carlton Secondary
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