Best Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA
Cerro Gordo County, IA has 30 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,159 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Cerro Gordo County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA
The top high schools in Cerro Gordo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. Clear Lake High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
3. Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
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Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
4. Central Springs High School
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Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
5. Rockford Junior-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 174 Students
6. West Fork High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
7. Mason City High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
8. Alternative School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 94 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA
The top middle schools in Cerro Gordo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students
2. Forest City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
3. West Fork Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
4. Clear Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Central Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
6. Lincoln Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 468 Students
7. John Adams Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 480 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA
The top elementary schools in Cerro Gordo County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
2. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 317 Students
4. Clear Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Clear Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 688 Students
5. Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
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Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
6. Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
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Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 147 Students
7. Rrmr Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
8. Newman Catholic Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Newman Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students
9. Harding Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 380 Students
10. West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
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Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 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
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 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
25.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Cerro Gordo County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA
How many schools are in Cerro Gordo County, IA?
Cerro Gordo County, IA has 30 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,159 students in total.
How do schools in Cerro Gordo County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Cerro Gordo County score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Cerro Gordo County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cerro Gordo 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Cerro Gordo County, IA
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- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cerro Gordo County
2 places in Cerro Gordo County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Mason City (9)
- Clear Lake (3)
School districts (3)
- Mason City Comm School District (9 schools)
- Clear Lake Comm School District (3 schools)
- West Fork Comm School District (3 schools)