Best Schools in Cotton, MN
Cotton, MN has 4 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,467 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Cotton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cotton, MN
The top high schools in Cotton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesabi East Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesabi East School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 415 Students
2. South Ridge Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 279 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cotton, MN
The top elementary schools in Cotton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mesabi East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesabi East School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 474 Students
2. South Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 299 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cotton, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cotton, MN has a total population of 532 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cotton, 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 Cotton, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cotton, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cotton, 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 Cotton, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cotton, MN
How many schools are in Cotton, MN?
Cotton, MN has 4 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,467 students in total.
How do schools in Cotton perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Cotton score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Cotton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cotton?
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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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
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