Best Schools in Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County, IA has a total of 23 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 5,108 students attend Cherokee County, IA schools. On average, schools in Cherokee County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cherokee County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County, IA has 8 high schools with 1,840 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 Cherokee County score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cherokee County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Kingsley-pierson High School
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Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
2. Washington High School
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
3. Mmcru High School
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Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
4. Alta-aurelia High School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
5. Ridge View High School
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Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
6. Sioux Central High School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
7. River Valley Junior- Senior High School
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River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
8. South O'brien Secondary School
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,040 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 Cherokee County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cherokee County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Remsen-union Middle School
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Remsen-union Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
3. Pierson Middle School
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Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 139 Students
4. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
5. Cherokee Middle School
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County, IA has 10 elementary schools with 2,228 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 Cherokee County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cherokee County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Aurelia Elementary School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
2. Mmcru Marcus Elementary
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Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students
3. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
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Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 108 Students
4. Kingsley Elementary School
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Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 169 Students
5. Alta Elementary School
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Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 237 Students
6. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
7. Sioux Central Elementary School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
8. Cherokee Elementary School
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Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
9. River Valley Elementary
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River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
10. Galva-holstein Elementary School
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Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 137 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cherokee County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cherokee County, IA has a total population of 11,658 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cherokee County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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