Best High Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA

Cerro Gordo County, IA has 10 high schools with 3,568 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 Cerro Gordo County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cerro Gordo County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Forest City High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students

2. Central Springs High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students

3. Garner-hayfield-ventura High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students

4. Clear Lake High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students

5. Rockford Junior-senior High School

A-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 174 Students

6. Mason City High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students

7. West Fork High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

8. Alternative School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students

Best Middle Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA

Cerro Gordo County, IA has 7 middle schools with 2,302 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 Cerro Gordo County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cerro Gordo County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central Springs Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students

2. Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students

3. Forest City Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students

4. Clear Lake Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students

5. West Fork Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students

6. Lincoln Intermediate

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students

7. John Adams Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA

Cerro Gordo County, IA has 12 elementary schools with 4,190 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 Cerro Gordo County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 147 Students

2. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students

3. Jefferson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students

4. Clear Creek Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students

5. Forest City Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students

6. West Fork Elementary At Rockwell

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students

7. Roosevelt Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students

8. Harding Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students

9. Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students

10. Rrmr Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Cerro Gordo County, IA

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

Community Factors

Cerro Gordo County, IA has a total population of 43,127 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Cerro Gordo County, IA

10,159

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

25%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cerro Gordo County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D+

25.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

22.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cerro Gordo County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,354 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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