Best Schools in Emmet County, IA
Emmet County, IA has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,010 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Emmet County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emmet County, IA
The top high schools in Emmet County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students
2. Graettinger-terril High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
3. Estherville Lincoln Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 384 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emmet County, IA
The top middle schools in Emmet County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students
2. Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 312 Students
3. Graettinger-terril Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 79 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emmet County, IA
The top elementary schools in Emmet County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students
2. Graettinger-terril Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Graettinger-terril Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 147 Students
3. Demoney Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 493 Students
4. Little Mustangs Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Mustangs Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emmet County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emmet County, IA has a total population of 9,388 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emmet 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 Emmet County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emmet County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emmet 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 Emmet County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emmet County, IA
How many schools are in Emmet County, IA?
Emmet County, IA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,010 students in total.
How do schools in Emmet County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Emmet County score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Emmet County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emmet 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: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Emmet County
2 places in Emmet County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Estherville (3)
- Armstrong (1)
School districts (1)
- Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist (3 schools)