Best Schools in Davis County, IA
Davis County, IA has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,179 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Davis County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Davis County, IA
The top high schools in Davis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
2. Cardinal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
3. Davis County Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
4. Moulton-udell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moulton-udell Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 67 Students
Best Middle Schools in Davis County, IA
The top middle schools in Davis County, 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. Davis County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 356 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Davis County, IA
The top elementary schools in Davis County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
2. Davis County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 480 Students
3. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
4. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moulton-udell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 97 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Davis County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Davis County, IA has a total population of 9,110 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Davis 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 Davis County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Davis County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Davis 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 Davis County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Davis County, IA
How many schools are in Davis County, IA?
Davis County, IA has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,179 students in total.
How do schools in Davis County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Davis County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Davis County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Davis 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: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Davis County
1 places in Davis County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Bloomfield (4)
School districts (1)
- Davis County Comm School District (4 schools)