Best High Schools in Adams County, IA

Adams County, IA has 4 high schools with 1,024 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 Adams County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County exceed expectations.

1. Creston High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

2. Lenox High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students

3. Southwest Valley High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students

4. Orient-macksburg Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students

Best Middle Schools in Adams County, IA

Adams County, IA has 4 middle schools with 677 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 Adams County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Nodaway Valley Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students

2. Creston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

3. Southwest Valley Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students

4. Cam Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, IA

Adams County, IA has 6 elementary schools with 1,247 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 Adams County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Cam South Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 109 Students

2. Lenox Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students

3. Orient Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students

4. Corning Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students

5. Creston Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students

6. Sylvia Enarson Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, IA

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

Community Factors

Adams County, IA has a total population of 3,704 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Adams County, IA

2,948

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Adams County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.07 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

617 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Adams County, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations