Best Schools in Lucas County, IA
Lucas County, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,865 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Lucas County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lucas County, IA
The top high schools in Lucas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 257 Students
3. Chariton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
4. Clarke Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 442 Students
5. Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lucas County, IA
The top middle schools in Lucas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chariton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
2. Clarke Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
3. Southeast Warren Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lucas County, IA
The top elementary schools in Lucas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Warren Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
2. Wayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 357 Students
3. Van Allen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
4. Mormon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mormon Trail Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 127 Students
5. Clarke Community Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
6. Columbus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Lucas County, IA
How many schools are in Lucas County, IA?
Lucas County, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,865 students in total.
How do schools in Lucas County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Lucas County score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Lucas County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lucas 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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- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lucas County
1 places in Lucas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Chariton (4)
School districts (1)
- Chariton Comm School District (4 schools)