Best Schools in Benton County, IA
Benton County, IA has a total of 26 schools including 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 9,702 students attend Benton County, IA schools. On average, schools in Benton County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Benton County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Benton County, IA
Benton County, IA has 8 high schools with 4,058 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 Benton County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Benton County meet expectations.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Center Point-urbana High School
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Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
3. Independence Junior Senior High School
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Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
4. North-linn Senior High School
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North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
5. Union High School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
6. Benton Community Senior High School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
7. Prairie High School
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1298 Students
8. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
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Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton County, IA
Benton County, IA has 7 middle schools with 2,358 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 Benton County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Benton County exceed expectations.
1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. Center Point-urbana Middle School
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Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
3. Union Middle School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
4. North-linn Middle School
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North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
5. Benton Community Middle School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
6. Norway Elementary School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
7. Prairie Creek
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, IA
Benton County, IA has 11 elementary schools with 3,286 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 Benton County score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Benton County exceed expectations.
1. La Porte City Elementary School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
2. Tilford Elementary School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
3. Shellsburg Elementary School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
4. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
5. Center Point-urbana Intermediate School
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Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students
6. Atkins Elementary School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 406 Students
7. North Linn Elementary
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North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
8. Keystone Elementary School
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Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
9. Longfellow Elementary School
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Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students
10. Prairie Hill Elementary School
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College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 467 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton County, IA has a total population of 25,575 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton 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 Benton County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton 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 Benton County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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