Best Schools in Dallas County, IA
Dallas County, IA has a total of 56 schools including 15 high schools, 14 middle schools and 27 elementary schools. A total of 29,688 students attend Dallas County, IA schools. On average, schools in Dallas County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dallas County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dallas County, IA
Dallas County, IA has 15 high schools with 10,418 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 Dallas County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dallas County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Van Meter High School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Adm Senior High School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
3. Woodward-granger High School
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Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
4. Dallas Center-grimes High School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
5. Waukee High School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1268 Students
6. Valley High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2152 Students
7. Earlham Senior High School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
8. Panorama High School
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Panorama Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
9. West Central Valley High School
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West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 268 Students
10. Madrid High School
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Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dallas County, IA
Dallas County, IA has 14 middle schools with 5,889 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 Dallas County score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dallas County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Van Meter Middle School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Waukee Middle School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1069 Students
3. Dc-g Oak View
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
4. Woodward-granger Middle School
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Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
5. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
6. Adm Middle School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
7. South Middle School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
8. Panorama Middle School
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Panorama Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
9. Earlham Middle School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
10. Stilwell Junior High School
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 684 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dallas County, IA
Dallas County, IA has 27 elementary schools with 13,381 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 Dallas County score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dallas County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Shuler Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
2. North Ridge Elementary
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Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 427 Students
3. Walnut Hills Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
4. Van Meter Elementary School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
5. Eason Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 641 Students
6. Waukee Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
7. Westridge Elementary
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West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 748 Students
8. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
9. Woodward-granger Elementary School
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Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 349 Students
10. Brookview Elementary School
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Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 603 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dallas County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dallas County, IA has a total population of 99,678 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dallas 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 Dallas County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dallas County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dallas 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 Dallas County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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