Best Schools in Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County, IA has a total of 41 schools including 12 high schools, 14 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 9,749 students attend Buchanan County, IA schools. On average, schools in Buchanan County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Buchanan County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County, IA has 12 high schools with 3,568 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 Buchanan County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Buchanan County exceed expectations.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Independence Junior Senior High School
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Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 701 Students
3. West Delaware High School
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West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 474 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. Wapsie Valley High School
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Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
7. Jesup High School
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Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
8. Dunkerton High School
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Dunkerton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 211 Students
9. Starmont High School
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Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
10. Oelwein High School
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Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County, IA has 14 middle schools with 1,974 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 Buchanan County score 60% 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 Buchanan County exceed expectations.
1. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
2. West Delaware Middle School
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West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 377 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. Jesup Middle School
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Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 252 Students
6. East Buchanan Middle School
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East Buchanan Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 88 Students
7. Starmont Middle School
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Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
8. Oelwein Middle School
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Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buchanan County, IA
Buchanan County, IA has 15 elementary schools with 4,207 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 Buchanan County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Buchanan 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. Rural Elementary School #3
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Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 15 Students
3. Jesup Elementary School
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Jesup Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 438 Students
4. Tilford Elementary School
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Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
5. Lambert Elementary School
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West Delaware County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 509 Students
6. Rural Elementary School #2
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Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
7. West Elementary School
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Independence Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 381 Students
8. North Linn Elementary
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North Linn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 274 Students
9. Starmont Elementary School
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Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
10. Fairbank Elementary School
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Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buchanan County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buchanan County, IA has a total population of 20,565 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buchanan County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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