Best Schools in Howard County, IA
Howard County, IA has 13 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,523 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Howard County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Howard County, IA
The top high schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 339 Students
2. Crestwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 559 Students
3. Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
4. Riceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Howard County, IA
The top middle schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Decorah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decorah Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
2. New Hampton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 279 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Howard County, IA
The top elementary schools in Howard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Turkey Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Turkey Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
2. Notre Dame Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Notre Dame Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
3. Crestwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard-winneshiek Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 425 Students
4. Riceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
5. New Hampton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hampton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
6. Trinity Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Howard County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Howard County, IA has a total population of 9,469 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Howard 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 Howard County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Howard County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Howard 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 Howard County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Howard County, IA
How many schools are in Howard County, IA?
Howard County, IA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,523 students in total.
How do schools in Howard County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Howard County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Howard County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Howard 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: 79%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Howard County
2 places in Howard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Howard-Winneshiek Comm School District (3 schools)