Best High Schools in Clayton County, IA

Clayton County, IA has 7 high schools with 2,333 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 Clayton County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clayton County exceed expectations.

1. Western Dubuque High School

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students

2. Clayton Ridge High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students

3. Mfl Marmac Hs

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students

4. Edgewood-colesburg High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 207 Students

5. Central Middle School/high School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 210 Students

6. Starmont High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students

7. John R Mott Jr/hi School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 351 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clayton County, IA

Clayton County, IA has 7 middle schools with 2,301 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 Clayton County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clayton County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Drexler Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students

2. North Fayette Valley Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 237 Students

3. Clayton Ridge Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students

4. Mfl Marmac Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 187 Students

5. Starmont Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clayton County, IA

Clayton County, IA has 9 elementary schools with 2,452 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 Clayton County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clayton County exceed expectations.

1. Clayton Ridge Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clayton Ridge Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students

2. Epworth Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students

3. Central Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students

4. Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edgewood-colesburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students

5. Valley Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 182 Students

6. Mfl Marmac Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 339 Students

7. Mcgregor Intermediate School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mfl Marmac Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 106 Students

8. Starmont Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students

9. Cassville Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cassville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 89 Students

10. Cora B Darling Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton County, IA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Clayton County, IA has a total population of 17,043 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clayton County, IA

7,086

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clayton County, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

14.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.85 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton County, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton County, IA.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

913 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton County, IA Internet Health Assessment.

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