Best High Schools in Duluth, MN

Duluth, MN has 19 high schools with 8,073 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 Duluth score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Duluth meet expectations.

1. Harbor City International Charter

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harbor City International Charter • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 190 Students

2. Lincoln Secondary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Esko Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 608 Students

3. East High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students

4. Hermantown Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hermantown Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students

5. Proctor Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Proctor Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 551 Students

6. Wm. M. Kelley Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lake Superior Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 173 Students

7. Two Harbors Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Superior Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 597 Students

8. Virginia Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rock Ridge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 750 Students

9. Denfeld High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 940 Students

10. Mesabi East Secondary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mesabi East School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 415 Students

Best Middle Schools in Duluth, MN

Duluth, MN has 5 middle schools with 2,814 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 Duluth score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Duluth underperform expectations.

1. Hermantown Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hermantown Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 680 Students

2. Ordean East Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 989 Students

3. Lincoln Park Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 524 Students

4. A.i. Jedlicka Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Proctor Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 448 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Duluth, MN

Duluth, MN has 29 elementary schools with 9,983 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 Duluth score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Duluth exceed expectations.

1. Congdon Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students

2. Lester Park Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students

3. Winterquist Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Esko Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 670 Students

4. Homecroft Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 402 Students

5. Lakewood Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 254 Students

6. Pike Lake Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Proctor Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students

7. Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Duluth Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 328 Students

8. North Woods Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St. Louis County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 233 Students

9. Hermantown Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hermantown Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 739 Students

10. North Shore Community School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Shore Community School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Duluth, MN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Duluth, MN has a total population of 100,805 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Duluth, MN

21,064

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

41%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Duluth, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

36.26 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.31 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

31.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Duluth, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Duluth, MN.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,042 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

58 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations