Best Schools in Carroll County, IA
Carroll County, IA has 19 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 6,380 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Carroll County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carroll County, IA
The top high schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Westside Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ar-we-va Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 106 Students
2. Ikm-manning High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
3. Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
4. East Sac County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Sac County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 394 Students
5. South Central Calhoun High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
6. Carroll High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
7. Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glidden-ralston Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carroll County, IA
The top middle schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ikm-manning Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students
2. South Central Calhoun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 327 Students
3. Carroll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carroll County, IA
The top elementary schools in Carroll County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ar-we-va Elementary Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ar-we-va Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 137 Students
2. East Sac County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Sac County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 424 Students
3. Cr-b Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
4. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 220 Students
5. Glidden-ralston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glidden-ralston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
6. Irwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 230 Students
7. 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
8. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carroll Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 469 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carroll County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carroll County, IA has a total population of 20,760 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carroll 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 Carroll County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carroll County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carroll 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 Carroll County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carroll County, IA
How many schools are in Carroll County, IA?
Carroll County, IA has 19 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 6,380 students in total.
How do schools in Carroll County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Carroll County score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Carroll County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carroll 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: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Carroll County
4 places in Carroll County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Carroll (4)
- Coon Rapids (2)
- Glidden (2)
- Manning (2)
School districts (2)
- Carroll Comm School District (4 schools)
- IKM-Manning Comm School District (3 schools)