Best Schools in Wadena County, MN
Wadena County, MN has a total of 18 schools including 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 4,227 students attend Wadena County, MN schools. On average, schools in Wadena County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wadena County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Wadena County, MN
Wadena County, MN has 7 high schools with 1,690 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 Wadena County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wadena County don't meet expectations.
1. Wadena-deer Creek Senior High
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Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
2. Staples-motley Senior High
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Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
3. Menahga High School
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Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students
4. Sebeka Secondary
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Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
5. White Pine Academy
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Freshwater Education District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 12 Students
6. Verndale Secondary
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Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
7. Freshwater Education District Alc
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Freshwater Education District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 88 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wadena County, MN
Wadena County, MN has 3 middle schools with 1,146 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 Wadena County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wadena County don't meet expectations.
1. Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
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Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 170 Students
2. Motley-staples Middle School
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Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wadena County, MN
Wadena County, MN has 6 elementary schools with 1,360 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 Wadena County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wadena County meet expectations.
1. Sebeka Elementary
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Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students
2. Menahga Elementary
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Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 681 Students
3. Verndale Elementary
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Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
4. Staples-motley Elementary
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Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
5. Wadena-deer Creek Elementary
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Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students
6. Verndale Area Christian Academy
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Verndale Area Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 75 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wadena County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wadena County, MN has a total population of 14,065 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wadena 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 Wadena County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wadena County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wadena County, MN.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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