Best Schools in Jackson County, IA
Jackson County, IA has a total of 21 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 8,062 students attend Jackson County, IA schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, IA
Jackson County, IA has 6 high schools with 3,116 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jackson County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cascade Junior-senior High School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
2. Dubuque Senior High School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
3. Bellevue High School
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Bellevue Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 362 Students
4. Maquoketa Community High School
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Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
5. Easton Valley Junior High / High School
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Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, IA
Jackson County, IA has 5 middle schools with 2,396 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jackson County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
1. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students
2. George Washington Middle School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 624 Students
3. Maquoketa Middle School
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Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
4. Galena Middle School
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Galena Usd 120 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 259 Students
5. River Ridge Middle School
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River Ridge Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 105 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, IA
Jackson County, IA has 10 elementary schools with 2,550 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jackson County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Delwood Elementary School
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Delwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
2. Cascade Elementary School
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Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
3. Andrew Elementary School
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Andrew Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
4. Bellevue Elementary School
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Bellevue Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
5. Midland Elementary
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Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
6. Table Mound Elementary School
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Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
7. Easton Valley Elementary School
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Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
8. Briggs Elementary School
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Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 198 Students
9. Cardinal Elementary School
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Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 271 Students
10. Sacred Heart Elementary School
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Sacred Heart Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jackson County, IA has a total population of 19,485 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jackson 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 Jackson County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson 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 Jackson County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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