Best Schools in Lucas County, IA
Lucas County, IA has a total of 14 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 3,865 students attend Lucas County, IA schools. On average, schools in Lucas County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lucas County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
2. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
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Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 233 Students
3. Chariton High School
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
4. Clarke Community High School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
5. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
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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
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Southeast Warren Intermediate
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Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students
3. Clarke Middle School
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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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
2. Southeast Warren Primary
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Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 130 Students
3. Mormon Trail Elementary School
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Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
4. Van Allen Elementary School
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
5. Clarke Community Elementary School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
6. Columbus Elementary School
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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
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 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
11.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Lucas County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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