Best Schools in Derby, IA
Derby, IA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,052 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Derby meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Derby, IA
The top high schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
2. Chariton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
3. 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 Derby, IA
The top middle schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chariton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Derby, IA
The top elementary schools in Derby, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
2. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
3. Mormon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
4. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Derby, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Derby, IA has a total population of 454 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Derby, 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 Derby, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Derby, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Derby, 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 Derby, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Derby, IA
How many schools are in Derby, IA?
Derby, IA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,052 students in total.
How do schools in Derby perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Derby score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Derby meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Derby?
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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