Best Schools in Garrison, IA
Garrison, IA has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,566 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in Garrison meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Garrison, IA
The top high schools in Garrison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
2. Union High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 316 Students
3. Benton Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
Best Middle Schools in Garrison, IA
The top middle schools in Garrison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
2. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
3. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
4. Norway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Garrison, IA
The top elementary schools in Garrison, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dysart-geneseo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. Tilford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
3. Keystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
4. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Garrison, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Garrison, IA has a total population of 886 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Garrison, 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 Garrison, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Garrison, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Garrison, 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 Garrison, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Garrison, IA
How many schools are in Garrison, IA?
Garrison, IA has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,566 students in total.
How do schools in Garrison perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Garrison score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in Garrison meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Garrison?
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: 79%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations