Best Schools in Henry County, IA
Henry County, IA has 22 public schools (9 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,628 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Henry County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henry County, IA
The top high schools in Henry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Danville Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 286 Students
3. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
4. Mount Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
5. New London Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
6. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
7. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
8. Fort Madison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 555 Students
9. Wisdomquest Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henry County, IA
The top middle schools in Henry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henry County, IA
The top elementary schools in Henry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Danville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Danville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
3. Winfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
4. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
5. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
6. Clark Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New London Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
7. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 315 Students
8. Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
9. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
10. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 211 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henry County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henry County, IA has a total population of 20,482 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henry 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 Henry County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.90 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henry County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henry 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 Henry County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henry County, IA
How many schools are in Henry County, IA?
Henry County, IA has 22 public schools: 9 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,628 students in total.
How do schools in Henry County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Henry County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Henry County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henry 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: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Henry County
5 places in Henry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Mount Pleasant (6)
- New London (2)
- Winfield (2)
- Salem (1)
- Wayland (1)
School districts (1)
- Mount Pleasant Comm School District (7 schools)