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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 409 Students

2. Harris-lake Park High School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Harris-lake Park Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students

3. Okoboji High School

A

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students

4. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students

5. Estherville Lincoln Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students

6. Graettinger-terril High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students

2. Spirit Lake Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 358 Students

3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students

4. Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students

5. Graettinger-terril Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Harris-lake Park Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students

2. Okoboji Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Okoboji Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students

3. Spirit Lake Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spirit Lake Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students

4. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students

5. Clay Central-everly Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students

6. Graettinger-terril Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students

7. Demoney Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5,142

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

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

A

11.59 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Dickinson County, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Dickinson County, IA

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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 69%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lyon County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations