Best Schools in Fayette County, IA
Fayette County, IA has 25 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 5,557 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, IA
The top high schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Fayette Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
2. Sumner-fredericksburg Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
3. Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
4. Starmont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 191 Students
5. West Central Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Comm School District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
6. Wapsie Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
7. Oelwein High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
8. John R Mott Jr/hi School
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Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 351 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, IA
The top middle schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Starmont Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
2. North Fayette Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 237 Students
3. Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 224 Students
4. Oelwein Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 359 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, IA
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Turkey Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
2. Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 182 Students
3. West Union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 223 Students
4. Wings Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oelwein Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 345 Students
5. Fairbank Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapsie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 195 Students
6. West Central Pk - 8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
7. Starmont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Starmont Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
8. Durant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Sumner-fredericksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 197 Students
9. Cora B Darling Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Postville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
10. Fayette Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Fayette Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fayette County, IA has a total population of 19,509 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fayette 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 Fayette County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette 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 Fayette County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, IA
How many schools are in Fayette County, IA?
Fayette County, IA has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 5,557 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Fayette County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fayette 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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- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fayette County
6 places in Fayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- North Fayette Valley Comm School District (5 schools)
- Oelwein Comm School District (5 schools)
- Starmont Comm School District (3 schools)