Best Schools in Benton County, IA
Benton County, IA has 29 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,001 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Benton County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Benton County, IA
The top high schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Point-urbana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
3. North-linn Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
4. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
5. Prairie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1298 Students
6. Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 193 Students
7. Independence Junior Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
8. Benton Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton County, IA
The top middle schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Point-urbana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
2. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
3. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
4. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
5. North-linn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
6. Norway Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
7. Prairie Creek
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 834 Students
8. Prairie Point
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1324 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton County, IA
The top elementary schools in Benton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. Atkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 406 Students
3. Prairie Ridge Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
College Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 440 Students
4. Tilford Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
5. Keystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
6. La Porte City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
7. North Linn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
8. Center Point-urbana Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students
9. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
10. Longfellow Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Belle Plaine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 286 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.
Questions About Schools in Benton County, IA
How many schools are in Benton County, IA?
Benton County, IA has 29 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,001 students in total.
How do schools in Benton County perform on state tests?
On average, 29 schools in Benton County score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Benton County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Benton 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: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Benton County
8 places in Benton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Vinton (3)
- Belle Plaine (2)
- Van Horne (2)
- Atkins (1)
- Keystone (1)
- Norway (1)
- Shellsburg (1)
- Urbana (1)
School districts (3)
- Benton Comm School District (5 schools)
- Center Point-Urbana Comm School District (4 schools)
- Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District (4 schools)