Best Schools in Calhoun County, IA
Calhoun County, IA has a total of 12 schools including 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 3,509 students attend Calhoun County, IA schools. On average, schools in Calhoun 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 Calhoun County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
2. Southeast Valley High School
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Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
3. Newell-fonda High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
4. South Central Calhoun High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
5. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
2. South Central Calhoun Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 Students
2. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
3. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
4. South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 311 Students
5. Newell-fonda Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
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 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
16.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Calhoun County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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