Best Schools in Jefferson County, IA
Jefferson County, IA has a total of 23 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 7,199 students attend Jefferson County, IA schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, IA
Jefferson County, IA has 7 high schools with 2,446 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 Jefferson County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Waco High School
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Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
2. Mount Pleasant High School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
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Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 292 Students
4. Fairfield High School
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Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
5. Washington High School
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Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
6. Cardinal High School
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, IA
Jefferson County, IA has 4 middle schools with 1,478 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 Jefferson County score 60% 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 Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Fairfield Middle School
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Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
2. Mount Pleasant Middle School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
3. Washington Middle School
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Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 350 Students
4. Cardinal Junior High
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, IA
Jefferson County, IA has 12 elementary schools with 3,275 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 Jefferson County score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pekin Elementary School
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Pekin Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 350 Students
2. Salem Elementary School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
3. Cardinal Elementary
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
4. Pence Elementary
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Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
5. Harlan Elementary School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 220 Students
6. Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
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Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
7. Lincoln Upper Elementary School
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Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 351 Students
8. Waco Elementary School
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Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
9. Washington Elementary
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Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
10. Stewart Elementary School
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Washington Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 481 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, IA has a total population of 15,663 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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