Best Schools in Laurens, IA
Laurens, IA has a total of 11 schools including 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 1,903 students attend Laurens, IA schools. On average, schools in Laurens score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Laurens greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Laurens, IA
Laurens, IA has 4 high schools with 857 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 Laurens score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Laurens exceed expectations.
1. West Bend-mallard High School
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West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
2. Sioux Central High School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
3. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
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Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
4. Ruthven-ayrshire High School
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Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laurens, IA
Laurens, IA has 2 middle schools with 252 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 Laurens score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Laurens greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Bend-mallard Middle School
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West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
2. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laurens, IA
Laurens, IA has 5 elementary schools with 794 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 Laurens score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Laurens greatly exceed expectations.
1. West Bend-mallard Elementary School
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West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students
2. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
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Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
3. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
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Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
4. Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
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Albert City-truesdale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
5. Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School
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Ruthven-ayrshire Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laurens, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laurens, IA has a total population of 1,510 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laurens, 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 Laurens, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laurens, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laurens, 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 Laurens, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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