Carlton Secondary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Secondary
Carlton · Public high · Grades 6–12
145 students
Washington Elementary
Cloquet · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
495 students
| Measure | Carlton Secondary Carlton, Minnesota | Washington Elementary Cloquet, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 433 | #195 of 923 |
| National rank | #7556 of 16,910 | #5699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 145 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 80% |
| city | Carlton | Cloquet |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 53.1).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 37%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Carlton Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 46.7%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.1).
- •Washington Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 145.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton Secondary better than Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (78.8 vs 53.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carlton Secondary and Washington Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Carlton and Cloquet in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlton Secondary: 145. Washington Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlton Secondary and Washington Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Carlton Secondary is 264th of 433 and Washington Elementary is 195th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).