Best Schools in Marion County, IA
Marion County, IA has a total of 27 schools including 9 high schools, 7 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 11,305 students attend Marion County, IA schools. On average, schools in Marion County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Marion County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Marion County, IA
Marion County, IA has 9 high schools with 5,172 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 Marion County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marion County exceed expectations.
1. Pella High School
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Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students
2. Pcm High School
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Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 357 Students
3. Pleasantville High School
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Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
4. Southeast Polk High School
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2353 Students
5. Chariton High School
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
6. Knoxville High School
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Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
7. Melcher-dallas High School
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Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 153 Students
8. Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
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Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, IA
Marion County, IA has 7 middle schools with 2,457 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 Marion County score 74% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marion County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Pella Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 382 Students
2. Jefferson Intermediate
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Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 526 Students
3. Spring Creek - 6th Grade
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 • 535 Students
4. Pleasantville Middle School
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Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 114 Students
5. Chariton Middle School
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 285 Students
6. Pcm Middle School
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Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 247 Students
7. Knoxville Middle School
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Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 368 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, IA
Marion County, IA has 11 elementary schools with 3,676 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 Marion County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Marion County meet expectations.
1. Runnells Elementary
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Southeast Polk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 269 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
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Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 329 Students
3. Madison Elementary School
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Pella Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 490 Students
4. Monroe Elementary School
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Pcm Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 206 Students
5. Pleasantville Elementary
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Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
6. Northstar Elementary School
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Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 341 Students
7. Twin Cedars Elementary School
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Twin Cedars Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 202 Students
8. Melcher-dallas Elem
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Melcher-dallas Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
9. Van Allen Elementary School
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Chariton Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 254 Students
10. West Elementary
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Knoxville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 465 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, IA has a total population of 33,414 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion 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 Marion County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion 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 Marion County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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