Best Schools in Allamakee County, IA
Allamakee County, IA has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,628 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Allamakee County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Allamakee County, IA
The top high schools in Allamakee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 576 Students
2. Waukon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
3. Kee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students
4. Mfl Marmac Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
5. John R Mott Jr/hi School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 351 Students
Best Middle Schools in Allamakee County, IA
The top middle schools in Allamakee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waukon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
2. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
3. Mfl Marmac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students
4. Lansing Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 76 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Allamakee County, IA
The top elementary schools in Allamakee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Albin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students
2. Carrie Lee Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 198 Students
3. East Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 206 Students
4. Mfl Marmac Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 339 Students
5. Mcgregor Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 106 Students
6. Cora B Darling Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
7. John Cline Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 354 Students
8. West Campus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allamakee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 265 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Allamakee County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Allamakee County, IA has a total population of 14,061 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Allamakee County, IA
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 Allamakee County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Allamakee County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Allamakee County, IA.
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 Allamakee County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Allamakee County, IA
How many schools are in Allamakee County, IA?
Allamakee County, IA has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,628 students in total.
How do schools in Allamakee County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Allamakee County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Allamakee County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Allamakee 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: 79%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 50%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Allamakee County
4 places in Allamakee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (3)
- Allamakee Comm School District (4 schools)
- Postville Comm School District (4 schools)
- Eastern Allamakee Comm School District (3 schools)