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Best Schools in Clarion, IA
Clarion, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,071 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Clarion exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarion, IA
The top high schools in Clarion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Eagle Grove High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarion, IA
The top middle schools in Clarion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 193 Students
2. Robert Blue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 271 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarion, IA
The top elementary schools in Clarion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 535 Students
2. Eagle Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eagle Grove Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 430 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clarion, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clarion, IA has a total population of 3,169 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clarion, 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 Clarion, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarion, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarion, 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 Clarion, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarion, IA
How many schools are in Clarion, IA?
Clarion, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,071 students in total.
How do schools in Clarion perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Clarion score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Clarion exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarion?
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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Every school in Clarion
3 of 3 schools in Clarion carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Clarion. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.