Best High Schools in Kent, IA

Kent, IA has 3 high schools with 1,043 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 Kent score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kent exceed expectations.

1. Mount Ayr High School

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students

2. Creston High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students

3. Lenox High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kent, IA

Kent, IA has 1 middle schools with 291 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 Kent score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kent greatly exceed expectations.

1. Creston Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kent, IA

Kent, IA has 3 elementary schools with 781 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 Kent score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kent greatly exceed expectations.

1. Lenox Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students

2. Diagonal Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students

3. Creston Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kent, IA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kent, IA has a total population of 381 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kent, IA

2,115

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kent, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.76 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.75 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kent, IA.

ISP Report Card

D

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

528 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kent, IA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kent, IA

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Cromwell, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Lenox, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Shannon City, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Stringtown, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Creston, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Clearfield, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Diagonal, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Prescott, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Arispe, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Afton, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations