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Best Schools in Manson, IA
Manson, IA has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,224 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Manson meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manson, IA
The top high schools in Manson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Central Calhoun High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
2. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
3. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
4. Southeast Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 331 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manson, IA
The top middle schools in Manson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southeast Webster-grand Southeast Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students
2. South Central Calhoun Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 327 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manson, IA
The top elementary schools in Manson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dayton Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Webster Grand Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 199 Students
2. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
3. South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Calhoun Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 311 Students
4. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manson, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manson, IA has a total population of 2,282 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manson, 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 Manson, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manson, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manson, 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 Manson, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manson, IA
How many schools are in Manson, IA?
Manson, IA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,224 students in total.
How do schools in Manson perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Manson score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Manson meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manson?
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: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Manson
1 of 1 schools in Manson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Manson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.