Best Schools in Dahlonega, IA
Dahlonega, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,333 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Dahlonega meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dahlonega, IA
The top high schools in Dahlonega, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Cardinal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
3. Ottumwa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1317 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dahlonega, IA
The top middle schools in Dahlonega, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cardinal Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Evans Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 1047 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dahlonega, IA
The top elementary schools in Dahlonega, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eisenhower Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 238 Students
2. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
3. Horace Mann Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 240 Students
4. Pekin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
5. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 430 Students
6. Wilson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottumwa Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dahlonega, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dahlonega, IA has a total population of 270 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dahlonega, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dahlonega, 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 Dahlonega, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dahlonega, IA
How many schools are in Dahlonega, IA?
Dahlonega, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,333 students in total.
How do schools in Dahlonega perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Dahlonega score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Dahlonega meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dahlonega?
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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- Projected: 49%
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