Best Schools in Clarke County, IA
Clarke County, IA has 11 public schools (5 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,976 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Clarke County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clarke County, IA
The top high schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
2. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
3. Murray Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
4. Clarke Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
5. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clarke County, IA
The top middle schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clarke County, IA
The top elementary schools in Clarke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
2. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
3. Murray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
4. Mormon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
5. Clarke Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clarke County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clarke County, IA has a total population of 9,748 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clarke 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 Clarke County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clarke County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clarke 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 Clarke County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clarke County, IA
How many schools are in Clarke County, IA?
Clarke County, IA has 11 public schools: 5 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,976 students in total.
How do schools in Clarke County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Clarke County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Clarke County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clarke 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.
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clarke County
2 places in Clarke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Clarke Comm School District (3 schools)