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

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1842 Students

2. Pillager Senior High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

3. Pequot Lakes Senior High

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students

4. Staples-motley Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students

5. Sebeka Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students

6. Pine River-backus High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 377 Students

7. Walker-hackensack-akeley Sec.

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 320 Students

8. Pine River-backus Alp

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students

9. Pillager Area Charter School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pillager Area Charter School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 38 Students

10. Hill City Senior High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1790 Students

2. Pequot Lakes Middle

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 576 Students

3. Pillager Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students

4. Motley-staples Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students

5. Hill City Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hill City Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 67 Students

6. Cass Lake-bena Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pequot Lakes Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 601 Students

2. Nisswa Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students

3. Sebeka Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students

4. Pillager Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pillager Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students

5. Baxter Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Brainerd Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 501 Students

6. King Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Deer River Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students

7. Pine River-backus Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pine River-backus School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 477 Students

8. W.h.a. Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Walker-hackensack-akeley Schl. Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 416 Students

9. Staples-motley Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students

10. Hill City Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

12,935

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

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

B-

19.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.73 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

802 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Cass County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

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