Best Schools in Decatur County, IA
Decatur County, IA has a total of 18 schools including 8 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 4,231 students attend Decatur County, IA schools. On average, schools in Decatur County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Decatur County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Decatur County, IA
Decatur County, IA has 8 high schools with 1,713 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 Decatur County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Decatur County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mount Ayr High School
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Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
2. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
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Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
3. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
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Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
4. Clarke Community High School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
5. Murray Jr/sr High
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Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
6. Lamoni High School
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Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
7. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
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Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur County, IA
Decatur County, IA has 2 middle schools with 375 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 Decatur County score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Decatur County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lamoni Middle School
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Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 70 Students
2. Clarke Middle School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur County, IA
Decatur County, IA has 8 elementary schools with 2,143 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 Decatur County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Decatur County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
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Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
2. Wayne Elementary School
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Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
3. North Elementary School
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Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
4. Lamoni Elementary School
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Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
5. Mormon Trail Elementary School
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Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
6. Murray Elementary School
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Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
7. Clarke Community Elementary School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
8. South Elementary School
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Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Decatur County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Decatur County, IA has a total population of 7,645 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Decatur 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 Decatur County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
33.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Decatur County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Decatur 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 Decatur County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 61%
- Projected Test Scores: 54%
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- Actual Test Scores: 54%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 53%
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- Actual Test Scores: 60%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
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- Actual Test Scores: 59%
- Projected Test Scores: 51%
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- Projected Test Scores: 39%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations