Best Schools in Cherokee County, IA
Cherokee County, IA has 24 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 5,279 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Cherokee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cherokee County, IA
The top high schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingsley-pierson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
2. Mmcru High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
3. South O'brien Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
4. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
5. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
6. River Valley Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
7. Alta-aurelia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
8. Ridge View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 239 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cherokee County, IA
The top middle schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pierson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 139 Students
2. Alta-aurelia Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
3. Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schaller-crestland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 171 Students
4. Cherokee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students
5. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
6. Remsen-union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remsen-union Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cherokee County, IA
The top elementary schools in Cherokee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mmcru Marcus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students
2. Alta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 237 Students
3. Kingsley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 169 Students
4. Aurelia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alta-aurelia Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 163 Students
5. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
6. Galva-holstein Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 108 Students
7. Galva-holstein Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva-holstein Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 137 Students
8. Sioux Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
9. River Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
10. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 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.
Questions About Schools in Cherokee County, IA
How many schools are in Cherokee County, IA?
Cherokee County, IA has 24 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 5,279 students in total.
How do schools in Cherokee County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Cherokee County score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Cherokee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County, IA
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cherokee County
4 places in Cherokee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (1)
- Cherokee Comm School District (3 schools)