Best Schools in Dickinson County, IA
Dickinson County, IA has a total of 18 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 5,142 students attend Dickinson County, IA schools. On average, schools in Dickinson County score 67% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dickinson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dickinson County, IA
Dickinson County, IA has 6 high schools with 1,649 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 Dickinson County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dickinson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Spirit Lake High School
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Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students
2. Harris-lake Park High School
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Harris-lake Park Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
3. Okoboji High School
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
4. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
5. Estherville Lincoln Central High School
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Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
6. Graettinger-terril High School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dickinson County, IA
Dickinson County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,269 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 Dickinson County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dickinson County exceed expectations.
1. Okoboji Middle School
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
2. Spirit Lake Middle School
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Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
4. Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
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Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
5. Graettinger-terril Middle School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dickinson County, IA
Dickinson County, IA has 7 elementary schools with 2,224 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 Dickinson County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dickinson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Harris-lake Park Elementary School
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Harris-lake Park Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
2. Okoboji Elementary School
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Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
3. Spirit Lake Elementary School
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Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
4. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
5. Clay Central-everly Elementary
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Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
6. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
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Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
7. Demoney Elementary
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Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dickinson County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dickinson County, IA has a total population of 17,703 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dickinson County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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