Best Schools in Decatur County, IA
Decatur County, IA has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,231 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Decatur County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Decatur County, IA
The top high schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
2. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
3. Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 348 Students
4. Murray Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
5. Lamoni High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
6. Clarke Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
7. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Decatur County, IA
The top middle schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lamoni Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 70 Students
2. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Decatur County, IA
The top elementary schools in Decatur County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
2. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Decatur Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 172 Students
3. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
4. Murray Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
5. Mormon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
6. Lamoni Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamoni Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
7. Clarke Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
8. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Decatur County, IA
How many schools are in Decatur County, IA?
Decatur County, IA has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,231 students in total.
How do schools in Decatur County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Decatur County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Decatur County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Decatur 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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- Projected: 57%
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- Projected: 53%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Decatur County
2 places in Decatur County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Central Decatur Comm School District (3 schools)
- Lamoni Comm School District (3 schools)