Best Schools in Cedar County, IA
Cedar County, IA has 22 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,591 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Cedar County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cedar County, IA
The top high schools in Cedar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisbon Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
2. West Branch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
3. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
4. Wilton Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 427 Students
5. Tipton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 310 Students
6. Durant Junior/senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 340 Students
7. North Cedar Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
8. West Liberty High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 364 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cedar County, IA
The top middle schools in Cedar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Branch Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Tipton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 292 Students
3. West Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 399 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cedar County, IA
The top elementary schools in Cedar County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
2. North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 178 Students
3. Lisbon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 415 Students
4. Midland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
5. Wilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 556 Students
6. Durant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durant Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students
7. Hoover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Branch Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 370 Students
8. Tipton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tipton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 339 Students
9. West Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Liberty Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 361 Students
10. Bennett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bennett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cedar County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cedar County, IA has a total population of 18,505 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cedar 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 Cedar County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cedar County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cedar 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 Cedar County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cedar County, IA
How many schools are in Cedar County, IA?
Cedar County, IA has 22 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,591 students in total.
How do schools in Cedar County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Cedar County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Cedar County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cedar 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: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cedar County
7 places in Cedar County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Tipton (3)
- West Branch (3)
- Durant (2)
- Bennett (1)
- Clarence (1)
- Lowden (1)
- Mechanicsville (1)
School districts (3)
- North Cedar Comm School District (3 schools)
- Tipton Comm School District (3 schools)
- West Branch Comm School District (3 schools)