Best Schools in Louisa County, IA
Louisa County, IA has 18 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,436 students. On average they score 71% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in Louisa County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Louisa County, IA
The top high schools in Louisa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mediapolis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 295 Students
2. Louisa-muscatine Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 361 Students
3. Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 214 Students
4. Waco High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 215 Students
5. Columbus Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 201 Students
6. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 201 Students
7. Wapello Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
Best Middle Schools in Louisa County, IA
The top middle schools in Louisa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mediapolis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Columbus Community Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
3. Wapello Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Louisa County, IA
The top elementary schools in Louisa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morning Sun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morning Sun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 124 Students
2. Lone Tree Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lone Tree Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 214 Students
3. Mediapolis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mediapolis Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students
4. Louisa-muscatine Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Louisa-muscatine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
5. Winfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winfield-mt Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
6. Waco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
7. Wapello Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wapello Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
8. Roundy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbus Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Louisa County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Louisa County, IA has a total population of 10,837 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Louisa 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 Louisa County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Louisa County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Louisa 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 Louisa County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Louisa County, IA
How many schools are in Louisa County, IA?
Louisa County, IA has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,436 students in total.
How do schools in Louisa County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Louisa County score 71% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in Louisa County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Louisa 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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- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Louisa County
4 places in Louisa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Columbus Junction (3)
- Wapello (3)
- Letts (2)
- Morning Sun (1)
School districts (2)
- Columbus Comm School District (3 schools)
- Wapello Comm School District (3 schools)