Best Schools in Calhoun County, IA
Calhoun County, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,032 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calhoun County, IA
The top high schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Central Calhoun High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
2. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
3. Newell-fonda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
4. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
5. Southeast Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calhoun County, IA
The top middle schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
2. 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
3. South Central Calhoun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 327 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calhoun County, IA
The top elementary schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dayton Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students
2. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
3. 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
4. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
5. Newell-fonda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
6. Prairie Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 230 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.
Questions About Schools in Calhoun County, IA
How many schools are in Calhoun County, IA?
Calhoun County, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,032 students in total.
How do schools in Calhoun County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Calhoun County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calhoun 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: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Calhoun County
4 places in Calhoun County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Farnhamville (1)
- Lake City (1)
- Manson (1)
- Rockwell City (1)
School districts (1)
- South Central Calhoun Comm School District (3 schools)