Best Schools in Hamilton County, IA
Hamilton County, IA has 18 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,970 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Hamilton County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamilton County, IA
The top high schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roland-story High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 345 Students
2. South Hamilton Middle And High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Hamilton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 328 Students
3. Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 711 Students
4. South Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldora-new Providence Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
5. Webster City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 547 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamilton County, IA
The top middle schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roland-story Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
2. Webster City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 455 Students
3. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
4. Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boone Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 582 Students
5. 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 Hamilton County, IA
The top elementary schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Thomas Aquinas School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Thomas Aquinas School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 108 Students
2. Roland-story Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roland-story Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 463 Students
3. South Hamilton Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Hamilton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
4. Hubbard-radcliffe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hubbard-radcliffe Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
5. Sunset Heights Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 288 Students
6. Northeast Hamilton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
7. Stratford Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stratford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 80 Students
8. Pleasant View Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Webster City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 216 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hamilton County, IA has a total population of 15,039 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hamilton County, IA
How many schools are in Hamilton County, IA?
Hamilton County, IA has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,970 students in total.
How do schools in Hamilton County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Hamilton County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Hamilton County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamilton 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: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hamilton County
4 places in Hamilton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Webster City (4)
- Jewell (2)
- Blairsburg (1)
- Stratford (1)
School districts (1)
- Webster City Comm School District (5 schools)