Best High Schools in Garner, IA

Garner, IA has 3 high schools with 963 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 Garner score 69% 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 Garner exceed expectations.

1. Forest City High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students

2. Garner-hayfield-ventura High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students

3. Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 328 Students

Best Middle Schools in Garner, IA

Garner, IA has 2 middle schools with 588 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 Garner score 74% 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 Garner greatly exceed expectations.

1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students

2. Forest City Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Garner, IA

Garner, IA has 3 elementary schools with 1,223 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 Garner score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Garner greatly exceed expectations.

1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students

2. Forest City Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students

3. Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Garner, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Garner, IA has a total population of 3,462 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Garner, IA

2,774

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Garner, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.64 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.86 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.79 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garner, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garner, IA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

984 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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