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Best Schools in Columbus Junction, IA
Columbus Junction, IA has 17 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,909 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Columbus Junction exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbus Junction, IA
The top high schools in Columbus Junction, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
2. Highland High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 214 Students
4. Waco High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
5. Columbus Community High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
6. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
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Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
7. Wapello Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbus Junction, IA
The top middle schools in Columbus Junction, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 111 Students
2. Columbus Community Junior High School
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Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
3. Wapello Junior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbus Junction, IA
The top elementary schools in Columbus Junction, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lone Tree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
2. Louisa-muscatine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
3. Winfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
4. Waco Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
5. Wapello Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
6. Highland Elementary School
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Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
7. Roundy Elementary School
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Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbus Junction, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbus Junction, IA has a total population of 2,051 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbus Junction, 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 Columbus Junction, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbus Junction, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbus Junction, 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 Columbus Junction, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbus Junction, IA
How many schools are in Columbus Junction, IA?
Columbus Junction, IA has 17 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,909 students in total.
How do schools in Columbus Junction perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Columbus Junction score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Columbus Junction exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbus Junction?
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: 69%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Columbus Junction
3 of 3 schools in Columbus Junction carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Columbus Junction. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.