Best Schools in Madison County, IA
Madison County, IA has 27 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 10 elementary) serving 8,330 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Madison County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Madison County, IA
The top high schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 292 Students
2. Adm Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 651 Students
3. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
4. Earlham Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 Students
5. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
6. Winterset Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 565 Students
7. East Union Middle-high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
8. Nodaway Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 193 Students
9. Orient-macksburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Madison County, IA
The top middle schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
2. Adm Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 343 Students
3. Nodaway Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
4. Desoto Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 347 Students
5. Earlham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 132 Students
6. Winterset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
7. Winterset Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 247 Students
8. Interstate 35 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Madison County, IA
The top elementary schools in Madison County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Meter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Meter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
2. Meadow View Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 520 Students
3. Earlham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlham Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
4. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
5. Nodaway Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nodaway Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 296 Students
6. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
7. East Union Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
8. Winterset Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 499 Students
9. Orient Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
10. Adel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 393 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.
Questions About Schools in Madison County, IA
How many schools are in Madison County, IA?
Madison County, IA has 27 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 8,330 students in total.
How do schools in Madison County perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in Madison County score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Madison County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Madison 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: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Madison County
3 places in Madison County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (3)
- Winterset Comm School District (4 schools)
- Earlham Comm School District (3 schools)
- Interstate 35 Comm School District (3 schools)