Best High Schools in Calhoun County, IA

Calhoun County, IA has 5 high schools with 1,517 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 Calhoun County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Calhoun County meet expectations.

1. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students

2. Southeast Valley High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students

3. Newell-fonda High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students

4. South Central Calhoun High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students

5. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students

Best Middle Schools in Calhoun County, IA

Calhoun County, IA has 2 middle schools with 450 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 Calhoun County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Calhoun County exceed expectations.

1. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students

2. South Central Calhoun Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 327 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Calhoun County, IA

Calhoun County, IA has 5 elementary schools with 1,542 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 Calhoun County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Calhoun County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Prairie Valley Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students

2. Pocahontas Area Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students

3. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students

4. South Central Calhoun Elementary Building

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 311 Students

5. Newell-fonda Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Calhoun County, IA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Calhoun County, IA has a total population of 9,927 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Calhoun County, IA

3,509

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

21%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Calhoun County, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

16.90 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.68 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calhoun County, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calhoun County, IA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,187 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations