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Best Schools in Atlantic, IA
Atlantic, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,691 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Atlantic meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Atlantic, IA
The top high schools in Atlantic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
2. Griswold Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 200 Students
3. Atlantic High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students
4. Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 196 Students
5. Cam High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 143 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atlantic, IA
The top middle schools in Atlantic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Atlantic Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
3. Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atlantic, IA
The top elementary schools in Atlantic, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
2. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 515 Students
3. Schuler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 226 Students
4. Griswold Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Griswold Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 231 Students
5. Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
6. Iowa Connections Academy Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cam Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Atlantic, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Atlantic, IA has a total population of 7,356 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 Atlantic, 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 Atlantic, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atlantic, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atlantic, 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 Atlantic, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Atlantic, IA
How many schools are in Atlantic, IA?
Atlantic, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,691 students in total.
How do schools in Atlantic perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Atlantic score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Atlantic meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atlantic?
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: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Atlantic
4 of 4 schools in Atlantic carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Atlantic. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.