Best Schools in Dubuque County, IA
Dubuque County, IA has a total of 44 schools including 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 28 elementary schools. A total of 19,199 students attend Dubuque County, IA schools. On average, schools in Dubuque County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Dubuque County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Dubuque County, IA
Dubuque County, IA has 10 high schools with 6,998 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 Dubuque County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Dubuque County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cascade Junior-senior High School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
2. Western Dubuque High School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
3. Dubuque Senior High School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
4. Monticello High School
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Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Hempstead High School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1584 Students
6. Maquoketa Community High School
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Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
7. Dubuque Online School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dubuque County, IA
Dubuque County, IA has 6 middle schools with 3,445 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 Dubuque County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Dubuque County exceed expectations.
1. Drexler Middle School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 655 Students
2. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students
3. Monticello Middle School
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Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
4. George Washington Middle School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
5. Maquoketa Middle School
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Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
6. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dubuque County, IA
Dubuque County, IA has 28 elementary schools with 8,756 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 Dubuque County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Dubuque County exceed expectations.
1. Cascade Elementary School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
2. Peosta Elementary School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
3. Epworth Elementary School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 388 Students
4. Carver Elementary School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
5. John Kennedy Elementary School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 541 Students
6. Eisenhower Elementary School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 566 Students
7. Dyersville Elementary School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
8. Farley Elementary School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
9. Sageville Elementary School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
10. Bryant Elementary School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 314 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dubuque County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dubuque County, IA has a total population of 99,266 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dubuque County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dubuque County, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Dubuque County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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