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Best Schools in Chariton, IA
Chariton, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,614 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Chariton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chariton, IA
The top high schools in Chariton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
3. Chariton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
4. Melcher-dallas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chariton, IA
The top middle schools in Chariton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chariton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Southeast Warren Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chariton, IA
The top elementary schools in Chariton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Warren Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
2. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
3. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
4. Melcher-dallas Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
5. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chariton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chariton, IA has a total population of 5,032 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chariton, 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 Chariton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chariton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chariton, 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 Chariton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chariton, IA
How many schools are in Chariton, IA?
Chariton, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,614 students in total.
How do schools in Chariton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Chariton score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Chariton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chariton?
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: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Chariton
3 of 4 schools in Chariton carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in Chariton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.