Best Schools in Dawson, IA
Dawson, IA has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,696 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Dawson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dawson, IA
The top high schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Panorama High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panorama Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 213 Students
2. Perry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 564 Students
3. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dawson, IA
The top middle schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 367 Students
2. Greene County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
3. Panorama Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panorama Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dawson, IA
The top elementary schools in Dawson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Perry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Perry Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 815 Students
2. Panorama Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panorama Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 317 Students
3. Greene County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dawson, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dawson, IA has a total population of 378 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dawson, 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 Dawson, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dawson, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dawson, 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 Dawson, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dawson, IA
How many schools are in Dawson, IA?
Dawson, IA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,696 students in total.
How do schools in Dawson perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Dawson score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Dawson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dawson?
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: 56%
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