Best Schools in Grundy County, IA
Grundy County, IA has 24 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 4,870 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in Grundy County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grundy County, IA
The top high schools in Grundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grundy Center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 235 Students
2. Aplington-parkersburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aplington-parkersburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
3. Dike-new Hartford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
4. Bcluw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
5. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
6. South Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldora-new Providence Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
7. Agwsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agwsr Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grundy County, IA
The top middle schools in Grundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grundy Center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 212 Students
2. Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
3. Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aplington-parkersburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
4. Agwsr Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agwsr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 161 Students
5. Bcluw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 150 Students
6. South Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hubbard-radcliffe Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grundy County, IA
The top elementary schools in Grundy County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dike Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 312 Students
2. New Hartford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dike-new Hartford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
3. Bcluw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
4. Grundy Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grundy Center Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 277 Students
5. Timothy Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Timothy Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 53 Students
6. Aplington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aplington-parkersburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 194 Students
7. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
8. Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldora-new Providence Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
9. Agwsr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Agwsr Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 191 Students
10. Parkersburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aplington-parkersburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 216 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grundy County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grundy County, IA has a total population of 12,329 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grundy 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 Grundy County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grundy County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grundy 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 Grundy County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Grundy County, IA
How many schools are in Grundy County, IA?
Grundy County, IA has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 4,870 students in total.
How do schools in Grundy County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Grundy County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in Grundy County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grundy 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: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grundy County
5 places in Grundy County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Grundy Center (3)
- Conrad (2)
- Dike (2)
- Reinbeck (2)
- Wellsburg (1)
School districts (3)
- Dike-New Hartford Comm School District (4 schools)
- BCLUW Comm School District (3 schools)
- Grundy Center Comm School District (3 schools)