Top 10 Best Carlton County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,813 students in Carlton County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlton County, MN are Lincoln Secondary, Cromwell-wright Secondary and Barnum 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 36% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Carlton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Carlton County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 E Highway 61
Esko, MN 55733
(218) 879-4673
Grades: 7-12
| 608 students
Rank: #22.
Cromwell-wright Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5624 Hwy 210
Cromwell, MN 55726
(218) 644-3716
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Barnum Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3675 County Rd 13
Barnum, MN 55707
(218) 389-3273
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Moose Lake Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Grades: 7-12
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Cloquet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Washington Avenue
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-3328
Grades: 5-8
| 780 students
Rank: #66.
Wrenshall Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
207 Pioneer Dr
Wrenshall, MN 55797
(218) 384-4274
Grades: 7-12
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Carlton Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4226
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cloquet Area Alt. Ed. Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 879-0115
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Northern Lights Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
302 14th Street
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
Magnet School
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Grades: K-12
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nla-carlton
Special Education School
Magnet School
405 School Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-3060
Grades: 5-12
| 14 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
Mash-ka-wisen (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1150 Mission Rd
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
4812 County Rd 10
Moose Lake, MN 55767
(218) 485-4435
Grades: 9-12
| n/a 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
Nla-carlton (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
405 School Ave
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Grades: 9-12
| 1 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 middle schools in Carlton County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carlton County, MN include Lincoln Secondary, Cromwell-wright Secondary and Barnum Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Carlton County?
11 public middle schools are located in Carlton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlton County?
Carlton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Carlton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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