Best Schools in Jones County, IA
Jones County, IA has 22 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,389 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Jones County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jones County, IA
The top high schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisbon Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 304 Students
2. Cascade Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
3. Monticello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
5. Midland Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 303 Students
6. Anamosa High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
7. North Cedar Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jones County, IA
The top middle schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Vernon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 397 Students
2. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Anamosa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 344 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jones County, IA
The top elementary schools in Jones County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 116 Students
2. Washington Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 537 Students
3. North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 159 Students
4. North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
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Projected Test Scores
North Cedar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 178 Students
5. Carpenter Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Monticello Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 196 Students
6. Strawberry Hill
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Projected Test Scores
Anamosa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 442 Students
7. Cascade Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Dubuque Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
8. Lisbon Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 415 Students
9. Midland Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Midland Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
10. Olin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Olin Consolidated School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 92 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jones County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jones County, IA has a total population of 20,646 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jones 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 Jones County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jones County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jones 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 Jones County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jones County, IA
How many schools are in Jones County, IA?
Jones County, IA has 22 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,389 students in total.
How do schools in Jones County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Jones County score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Jones County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jones 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: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jones County
5 places in Jones County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Monticello (4)
- Anamosa (3)
- Olin (1)
- Oxford Junction (1)
- Wyoming (1)
School districts (2)
- Monticello Comm School District (4 schools)
- Anamosa Comm School District (3 schools)