Best High Schools in Lucas County, IA

Lucas County, IA has 5 high schools with 1,420 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 Lucas County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lucas County exceed expectations.

1. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students

2. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 233 Students

3. Chariton High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students

4. Clarke Community High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students

5. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lucas County, IA

Lucas County, IA has 3 middle schools with 682 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 Lucas County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lucas County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Chariton Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students

2. Southeast Warren Intermediate

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students

3. Clarke Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lucas County, IA

Lucas County, IA has 6 elementary schools with 1,763 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 Lucas County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lucas County meet expectations.

1. Wayne Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students

2. Southeast Warren Primary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 130 Students

3. Mormon Trail Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students

4. Van Allen Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students

5. Clarke Community Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students

6. Columbus Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 284 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lucas County, IA

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

Community Factors

Lucas County, IA has a total population of 8,634 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lucas County, IA

3,865

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lucas County, IA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.06 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.15 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lucas County, IA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

791 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

22 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Lucas County, IA

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Wayne County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clarke County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Monroe County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Marion County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Warren County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Appanoose County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Decatur County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mahaska County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Madison County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Wapello County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations