Best Schools in Hancock County, IA
Hancock County, IA has 22 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,783 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Hancock County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hancock County, IA
The top high schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. West Hancock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 311 Students
4. Algona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
5. Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 328 Students
6. West Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
7. Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, IA
The top middle schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 258 Students
2. Forest City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
3. West Hancock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 165 Students
4. Algona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
5. West Fork Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
6. Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 193 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, IA
The top elementary schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Garner-hayfield-ventura Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garner-hayfield-ventura Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 374 Students
2. West Hancock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Hancock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 272 Students
3. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
4. Lucia Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 184 Students
5. West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Fork Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
6. Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarion-goldfield-dows Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 535 Students
7. Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmond-klemme Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
8. Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 272 Students
9. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hancock County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hancock County, IA has a total population of 10,795 with 19% 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hancock County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hancock 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 Hancock County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hancock County, IA
How many schools are in Hancock County, IA?
Hancock County, IA has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,783 students in total.
How do schools in Hancock County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Hancock County score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Hancock County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hancock 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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- Projected: 60%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 58%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hancock County
3 places in Hancock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (2)
- Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm School District (3 schools)
- West Hancock Comm School District (3 schools)