Best Schools in Boone County, IA
Boone County, IA has 47 public schools (13 high, 11 middle, 21 elementary) serving 16,028 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Boone County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boone County, IA
The top high schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
2. Roland-story High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 345 Students
3. South Hamilton Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Hamilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 328 Students
4. Madrid High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
5. North Polk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 647 Students
6. Ballard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 545 Students
7. Woodward-granger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
8. Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
9. Ogden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogden Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
10. Perry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boone County, IA
The top middle schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gilbert Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 409 Students
2. North Polk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
3. Ballard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 432 Students
4. Roland-story Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
5. Madrid Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
6. Woodward-granger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
7. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
8. Ogden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogden Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
9. Perry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
10. Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boone County, IA
The top elementary schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
2. Gilbert Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilbert Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
3. Ogden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ogden Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
4. Roland-story Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 463 Students
5. South Hamilton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Hamilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
6. Woodward-granger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 349 Students
7. North Polk Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 342 Students
8. Ballard East Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ballard Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 422 Students
9. Madrid Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
10. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 357 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boone County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boone County, IA has a total population of 26,715 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boone 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 Boone County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boone County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boone 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 Boone County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boone County, IA
How many schools are in Boone County, IA?
Boone County, IA has 47 public schools: 13 high schools, 11 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 16,028 students in total.
How do schools in Boone County perform on state tests?
On average, 47 schools in Boone County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Boone County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boone 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: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Boone County
3 places in Boone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Boone Comm School District (5 schools)
- Madrid Comm School District (4 schools)
- Ogden Comm School District (3 schools)