Best Schools in Dallas County, IA
Dallas County, IA has 56 public schools (12 high, 14 middle, 25 elementary) serving 29,419 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Dallas County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dallas County, IA
The top high schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Adm Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
3. Earlham Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
4. Madrid High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
5. Northwest High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1427 Students
6. Dallas Center-grimes High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 978 Students
7. Panorama High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panorama Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
8. Woodward-granger High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
9. Perry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
10. Waukee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1268 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dallas County, IA
The top middle schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Adm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Dc-g Oak View
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 578 Students
4. Dallas Center-grimes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 527 Students
5. Waukee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1069 Students
6. Desoto Intermediate School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
7. West Central Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
8. Madrid Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madrid Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students
9. South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 909 Students
10. Woodward-granger Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dallas County, IA
The top elementary schools in Dallas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Walnut Hills Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 625 Students
3. Dallas Center Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dallas Center-grimes Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 199 Students
4. Shuler Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 658 Students
5. St Francis Of Assisi School
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Projected Test Scores
St Francis Of Assisi School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 739 Students
6. Meadow View Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 520 Students
7. Woodward-granger Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodward-granger Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 349 Students
8. Waukee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 682 Students
9. Woodland Hills Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Waukee Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 537 Students
10. Jordan Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
West Des Moines Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 647 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.
Questions About Schools in Dallas County, IA
How many schools are in Dallas County, IA?
Dallas County, IA has 56 public schools: 12 high schools, 14 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 29,419 students in total.
How do schools in Dallas County perform on state tests?
On average, 56 schools in Dallas County score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Dallas County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dallas 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: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dallas County
11 places in Dallas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Waukee (10)
- Adel (4)
- Perry (3)
- Van Meter (3)
- Dallas Center (2)
- Granger (2)
- Woodward (2)
- Clive (1)
- Desoto (1)
- Dexter (1)
- Redfield (1)
School districts (6)
- Waukee Comm School District (16 schools)
- Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District (7 schools)
- Adel DeSoto Minburn Comm School District (5 schools)
- Woodward-Granger Comm School District (5 schools)
- Perry Comm School District (3 schools)
- Van Meter Comm School District (3 schools)