For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 768 students in Koochiching County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Koochiching County, MN are Littlefork-big Falls Secondary, Falls Secondary and Northome Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Koochiching County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Koochiching County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Koochiching County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Main St
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Littlefork, MN 56653
(218) 278-6614
Grades: 7-12
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Falls Secondary
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 11th St
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: 6-12
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Northome Secondary
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11731 Highway 1
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Northome, MN 56661
(218) 897-5275
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Koochiching County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Backus Targeted Services (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Ave. E.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Alternative Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1515 11th Street
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2571
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Borderland Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2232 2nd Avenue E
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-6040
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1919 Main Ave.
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
International Falls, MN 56649
(218) 283-2219
Grades: K-2
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Koochiching County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Koochiching County, MN include Littlefork-big Falls Secondary, Falls Secondary and Northome Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Koochiching County?
3 public middle schools are located in Koochiching County.
What is the racial composition of students in Koochiching County?
Koochiching County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Koochiching County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Koochiching County include: Falls Secondary vs. Littlefork-big Falls Secondary
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