Best Schools in Iowa County, WI
Iowa County, WI has 37 public schools (12 high, 9 middle, 16 elementary) serving 10,363 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Iowa County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Iowa County, WI
The top high schools in Iowa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pecatonica High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 207 Students
2. Belmont High
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont Community School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 177 Students
3. Wisconsin Heights High
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Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Heights School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 219 Students
4. Mount Horeb High
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Horeb Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 793 Students
5. River Valley High
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Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students
6. Platteville High
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Projected Test Scores
Platteville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
7. Dodgeville High
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Projected Test Scores
Dodgeville School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
8. Highland Community High
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Projected Test Scores
Highland School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
9. Iowa-grant High
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Projected Test Scores
Iowa-grant School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
10. Mineral Point High
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Projected Test Scores
Mineral Point Unified School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Iowa County, WI
The top middle schools in Iowa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wisconsin Heights Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wisconsin Heights School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 154 Students
2. Mount Horeb Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Horeb Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 491 Students
3. Platteville Middle
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Platteville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 437 Students
4. River Valley Middle
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River Valley School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 317 Students
5. Barneveld Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Barneveld School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 97 Students
6. Mineral Point Middle
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Mineral Point Unified School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 178 Students
7. Riverdale Junior High
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Riverdale School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 105 Students
8. Dodgeville Middle
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Dodgeville School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students
9. Highland Community Middle
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Highland School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 51 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Iowa County, WI
The top elementary schools in Iowa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barneveld Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Barneveld School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 206 Students
2. Wisconsin Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Wisconsin Heights School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 376 Students
3. Mineral Point Elementary
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Mineral Point Unified School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
4. Mount Horeb Intermediate
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Mount Horeb Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 523 Students
5. Westview Elementary
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Platteville School District • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 448 Students
6. Dodgeville Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Dodgeville School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 383 Students
7. Iowa-grant Elementary/middle
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Projected Test Scores
Iowa-grant School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 473 Students
8. Riverdale Elementary
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Riverdale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 345 Students
9. Belmont Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
10. Pecatonica Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 184 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Iowa County, WI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Iowa County, WI has a total population of 23,709 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Iowa County, WI
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 Iowa County, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Iowa County, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Iowa County, WI.
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 Iowa County, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Iowa County, WI
How many schools are in Iowa County, WI?
Iowa County, WI has 37 public schools: 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 10,363 students in total.
How do schools in Iowa County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Iowa County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Iowa County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Iowa 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: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Iowa County
6 places in Iowa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Barneveld (3)
- Dodgeville (3)
- Highland (3)
- Mineral Point (3)
- Livingston (2)
- Hollandale (1)
School districts (4)
- Barneveld School District (3 schools)
- Dodgeville School District (3 schools)
- Highland School District (3 schools)
- Mineral Point Unified School District (3 schools)