Best Schools in Jackson County, IA
Jackson County, IA has 19 public schools (6 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 7,377 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, IA
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
2. Bellevue High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 362 Students
3. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
4. Dubuque Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1435 Students
5. Easton Valley Junior High / High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
6. Maquoketa Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, IA
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1093 Students
2. Maquoketa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 315 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, IA
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bellevue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bellevue Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
2. Delwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
3. Cascade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
4. Sacred Heart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
5. Easton Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Easton Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
6. Midland Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
7. Andrew Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andrew Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 147 Students
8. Table Mound Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 415 Students
9. Briggs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 198 Students
10. Cardinal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maquoketa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 271 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.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, IA
How many schools are in Jackson County, IA?
Jackson County, IA has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,377 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Jackson County score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson 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: 52%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
5 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
- Maquoketa Comm School District (4 schools)