Best Schools in Clay County, IA
Clay County, IA has a total of 25 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 6,318 students attend Clay County, IA schools. On average, schools in Clay County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clay County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Clay County, IA
Clay County, IA has 7 high schools with 2,011 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 Clay County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clay County exceed expectations.
1. Okoboji High School
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
2. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
3. Sioux Central High School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Spencer High School
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 712 Students
5. South O'brien Secondary School
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
6. Graettinger-terril High School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
7. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
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Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clay County, IA
Clay County, IA has 6 middle schools with 1,721 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 Clay County score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clay County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Okoboji Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
2. Spencer Middle School
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
3. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
4. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
5. Graettinger-terril Middle School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clay County, IA
Clay County, IA has 12 elementary schools with 2,586 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 Clay County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clay County exceed expectations.
1. Okoboji Elementary School
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
2. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
3. Lincoln Elementary School
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 467 Students
4. Fairview Park Elementary
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 308 Students
5. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
6. Sioux Central Elementary School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
7. Clay Central-everly Elementary
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Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
8. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
9. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
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Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
10. Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
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Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clay County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clay County, IA has a total population of 16,384 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clay 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 Clay County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clay County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clay 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 Clay County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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