Best Schools in Cotter, IA
Cotter, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,734 students. On average they score 66% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Cotter exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cotter, IA
The top high schools in Cotter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
2. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Columbus Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cotter, IA
The top middle schools in Cotter, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cotter, IA
The top elementary schools in Cotter, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
2. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
3. Roundy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cotter, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cotter, IA has a total population of 186 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cotter, 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 Cotter, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.37 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cotter, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cotter, 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 Cotter, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cotter, IA
How many schools are in Cotter, IA?
Cotter, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,734 students in total.
How do schools in Cotter perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Cotter score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Cotter exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cotter?
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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