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

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students

2. Center Point-urbana High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students

3. Independence Junior Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students

4. North-linn Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students

5. Union High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students

6. Benton Community Senior High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students

7. Prairie High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

College Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1298 Students

8. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students

2. Center Point-urbana Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students

3. Union Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students

4. North-linn Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students

5. Benton Community Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students

6. Norway Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students

7. Prairie Creek

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students

2. Tilford Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students

3. Shellsburg Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students

4. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students

5. Center Point-urbana Intermediate School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students

6. Atkins Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 406 Students

7. North Linn Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students

8. Keystone Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students

9. Longfellow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 Students

10. Prairie Hill Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

9,702

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

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

A-

13.49 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

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

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

883 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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