Best Schools in Madison County, IA
Madison County, IA has a total of 23 schools including 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 6,866 students attend Madison County, IA schools. On average, schools in Madison County score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Madison County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Madison County, IA
Madison County, IA has 7 high schools with 2,209 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 Madison County score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Madison County exceed expectations.
1. Adm Senior High School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
2. Winterset Senior High School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
3. Earlham Senior High School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
4. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
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Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
5. Nodaway Valley High School
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Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
6. Interstate 35 High School
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Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
7. Orient-macksburg Senior High School
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Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, IA
Madison County, IA has 7 middle schools with 1,673 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 Madison County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Madison County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Van Meter Middle School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Adm Middle School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Earlham Middle School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
4. Nodaway Valley Middle School
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Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
5. Desoto Intermediate School
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Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
6. Winterset Junior High School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
7. Winterset Middle School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
8. Interstate 35 Middle School
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Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, IA
Madison County, IA has 9 elementary schools with 2,984 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 Madison County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Madison County exceed expectations.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
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Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Martensdale Elementary School
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Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
3. Earlham Elementary School
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Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. East Union Elementary
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East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. Winterset Elementary School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
6. Nodaway Valley Elementary School
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Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
7. Orient Elementary School
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Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
8. Interstate 35 Elementary School
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Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Madison County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Madison County, IA has a total population of 16,548 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Madison 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 Madison County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Madison County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Madison 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 Madison County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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