Best Schools in Wadena County, MN
Wadena County, MN has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,227 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Wadena County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wadena County, MN
The top high schools in Wadena County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staples-motley Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Sebeka Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 258 Students
3. Wadena-deer Creek Senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 469 Students
4. Menahga High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 283 Students
5. Verndale Secondary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 245 Students
6. Freshwater Education District Alc
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Projected Test Scores
Freshwater Education District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 88 Students
7. White Pine Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Freshwater Education District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 12 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wadena County, MN
The top middle schools in Wadena County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wadena-deer Creek 5th And 6th Grade
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 170 Students
2. Motley-staples Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wadena County, MN
The top elementary schools in Wadena County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sebeka Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sebeka Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 215 Students
2. Staples-motley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staples-motley School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 301 Students
3. Wadena-deer Creek Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wadena-deer Creek School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 449 Students
4. Verndale Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Verndale Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
5. Menahga Elementary
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Menahga Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 681 Students
6. Verndale Area Christian Academy
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 Wadena County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wadena County, MN
How many schools are in Wadena County, MN?
Wadena County, MN has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,227 students in total.
How do schools in Wadena County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Wadena County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Wadena County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wadena County?
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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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wadena County
4 places in Wadena County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Freshwater Education District (4 schools)
- Wadena-Deer Creek School District (3 schools)