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Best Schools in Carlton, MN
Carlton, MN has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,469 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Carlton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carlton, MN
The top high schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barnum Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnum Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 363 Students
2. Cloquet Senior
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 800 Students
3. Wrenshall Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 176 Students
4. Carlton Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carlton, MN
The top middle schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cloquet Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carlton, MN
The top elementary schools in Carlton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cloquet Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 500 Students
2. Barnum Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barnum Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 333 Students
3. Wrenshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wrenshall Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 175 Students
4. South Terrace Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 167 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carlton, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carlton, MN has a total population of 2,827 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carlton, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carlton, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.35 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carlton, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carlton, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carlton, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carlton, MN
How many schools are in Carlton, MN?
Carlton, MN has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,469 students in total.
How do schools in Carlton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Carlton score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Carlton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carlton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Carlton
3 of 3 schools in Carlton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Carlton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.