Best Schools in Cass County, MN
Cass County, MN has a total of 37 schools including 15 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 12,935 students attend Cass County, MN schools. On average, schools in Cass County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cass County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cass County, MN
Cass County, MN has 15 high schools with 4,846 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cass County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cass County meet expectations.
1. Brainerd Senior High
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students
2. Pillager Senior High School
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Pequot Lakes Senior High
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Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
4. Staples-motley Senior High
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Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
5. Sebeka Secondary
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Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
6. Pine River-backus High School
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Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students
7. Walker-hackensack-akeley Sec.
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Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 320 Students
8. Pine River-backus Alp
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Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
9. Pillager Area Charter School
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Pillager Area Charter School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 38 Students
10. Hill City Senior High
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Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cass County, MN
Cass County, MN has 7 middle schools with 3,440 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cass County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cass County meet expectations.
1. Forestview Middle
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students
2. Pequot Lakes Middle
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Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students
3. Pillager Middle School
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
4. Motley-staples Middle School
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Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
5. Hill City Middle School
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Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 67 Students
6. Cass Lake-bena Middle School
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Cass Lake-bena Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cass County, MN
Cass County, MN has 13 elementary schools with 4,484 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cass County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cass County exceed expectations.
1. Eagle View Elementary
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Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students
2. Nisswa Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Sebeka Elementary
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Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students
4. Pillager Elementary
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Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
5. Baxter Elementary
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Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students
6. King Elementary
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Deer River Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students
7. Pine River-backus Elementary
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Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students
8. W.h.a. Elementary
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Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students
9. Staples-motley Elementary
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Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
10. Hill City Elementary
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Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 104 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cass County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cass County, MN has a total population of 30,066 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cass County, 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 Cass County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cass County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cass County, 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 Cass County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
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