Best Schools in Black Hawk County, IA
Black Hawk County, IA has a total of 64 schools including 16 high schools, 13 middle schools and 35 elementary schools. A total of 26,779 students attend Black Hawk County, IA schools. On average, schools in Black Hawk County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Black Hawk County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Black Hawk County, IA
Black Hawk County, IA has 16 high schools with 8,461 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 Black Hawk County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Black Hawk County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Denver Senior High School
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
2. Vinton-shellsburg High School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
3. Cedar Falls High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1302 Students
4. Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
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Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 771 Students
5. Hudson High School
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Hudson Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
6. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
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Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
7. Union High School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
8. Wapsie Valley High School
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Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
9. Dike-new Hartford High School
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Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
10. Jesup High School
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Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in Black Hawk County, IA
Black Hawk County, IA has 13 middle schools with 5,472 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 Black Hawk County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Black Hawk County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Denver Middle School
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
2. Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
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Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
3. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
4. Peet Junior High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 670 Students
5. Holmes Junior High School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 639 Students
6. Waverly-shell Rock Middle School
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Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 699 Students
7. Union Middle School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
8. Hoover Middle School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
9. Jesup Middle School
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Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 252 Students
10. Bunger Middle School
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Waterloo Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Black Hawk County, IA
Black Hawk County, IA has 35 elementary schools with 12,846 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 Black Hawk County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Black Hawk County greatly exceed expectations.
1. La Porte City Elementary School
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Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 273 Students
2. Helen A Hansen Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 591 Students
3. Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 485 Students
4. K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building
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Denver Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
5. West Cedar Elementary School
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Waverly-shell Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 230 Students
6. New Hartford Elementary School
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Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
7. Jesup Elementary School
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Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students
8. Tilford Elementary School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
9. Southdale Elementary School
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Cedar Falls Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 530 Students
10. Readlyn Elementary School
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Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Black Hawk County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Black Hawk County, IA has a total population of 131,144 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Black Hawk County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Black Hawk County, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Black Hawk County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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