Best High Schools in Kossuth County, IA

High schools
4
Students
888
Avg actual
76%
Avg projected
63%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Kossuth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Union High School

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 194 Students

2. Algona High School

C+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students

3. West Bend-mallard High School

C

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students

4. North Iowa High School

C

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kossuth County, IA

Middle schools
4
Students
786
Avg actual
79%
Avg projected
66%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Kossuth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Iowa Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students

2. Algona Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students

3. North Union Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 128 Students

4. West Bend-mallard Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kossuth County, IA

Elementary schools
10
Students
1,567
Avg actual
82%
Avg projected
55%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Kossuth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. North Kossuth Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Kossuth Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students

2. North Union Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 131 Students

3. Lucia Wallace Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 184 Students

4. North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center

B

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students

5. West Bend-mallard Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students

6. Bertha Godfrey Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 272 Students

7. Bryant Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 204 Students

8. Twin Rivers Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Twin Rivers Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 49 Students

9. Luverne Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Luverne Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 35 Students

10. Seton Grade School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Seton Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 2 • 136 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kossuth County, IA

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

Community Factors

Kossuth County, IA has a total population of 14,828 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kossuth County, IA

3,548

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

23%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kossuth County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

13.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kossuth County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

876 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

44 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Kossuth County, IA

How many schools are in Kossuth County, IA?

Kossuth County, IA has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,548 students in total.

How do schools in Kossuth County perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Kossuth County score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Kossuth County greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kossuth 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Kossuth County, IA

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  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Winnebago County, IA

  • Actual: 80%
  • Projected: 60%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Wright County, IA

  • Actual: 72%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 68%
  • Projected: 59%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 58%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Cities, towns and school districts in Kossuth County

3 places in Kossuth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.

Cities and towns (3)

School districts (1)