Best Schools in Clinton County, IA
Clinton County, IA has 28 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 14 elementary) serving 9,948 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Clinton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clinton County, IA
The top high schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 470 Students
2. Central Dewitt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 546 Students
3. Camanche High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camanche Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
4. Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calamus-wheatland Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students
5. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
6. Easton Valley Junior High / High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
7. Clinton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students
8. Maquoketa Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clinton County, IA
The top middle schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Dewitt Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 329 Students
2. Central Dewitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 230 Students
3. Camanche Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Camanche Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 282 Students
4. Clinton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students
5. Maquoketa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clinton County, IA
The top elementary schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 179 Students
2. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northeast Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
3. Ekstrand Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dewitt School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 460 Students
4. Delwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
5. Whittier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 354 Students
6. Easton Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
7. Midland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
8. Eagle Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 474 Students
9. Calamus-wheatland Elem Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calamus-wheatland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 218 Students
10. Bluff Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clinton County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clinton County, IA has a total population of 46,460 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clinton 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 Clinton County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clinton County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clinton 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 Clinton County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clinton County, IA
How many schools are in Clinton County, IA?
Clinton County, IA has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 9,948 students in total.
How do schools in Clinton County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Clinton County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Clinton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clinton 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: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clinton County
7 places in Clinton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (3)
- Clinton Comm School District (6 schools)
- Central DeWitt School District (4 schools)
- Camanche Comm School District (3 schools)