Best Schools in Marshall County, IA
Marshall County, IA has 32 public schools (10 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,210 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Marshall County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marshall County, IA
The top high schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Marshall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Bcluw High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
3. East Marshall Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
4. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 212 Students
5. Baxter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 256 Students
6. South Hardin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldora-new Providence Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 242 Students
7. Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 208 Students
8. Colo-nesco Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 232 Students
9. Gmg Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 211 Students
10. Marshalltown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1582 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marshall County, IA
The top middle schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
2. East Marshall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 165 Students
3. Bcluw Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 150 Students
4. South Hardin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hubbard-radcliffe Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 193 Students
5. B R Miller Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 782 Students
6. Lenihan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 700 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marshall County, IA
The top elementary schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Collins-maxwell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Collins-maxwell Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
2. Bcluw Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bcluw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 179 Students
3. West Marshall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Marshall Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
4. Baxter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baxter Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
5. J C Hoglan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 304 Students
6. Anson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshalltown Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 275 Students
7. Gladbrook-reinbeck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gladbrook-reinbeck Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 253 Students
8. Gmg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gmg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 267 Students
9. Colo-nesco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colo-nesco Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 155 Students
10. Eldora-new Providence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldora-new Providence Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 280 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marshall County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marshall County, IA has a total population of 40,105 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marshall 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 Marshall County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marshall County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marshall 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 Marshall County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marshall County, IA
How many schools are in Marshall County, IA?
Marshall County, IA has 32 public schools: 10 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,210 students in total.
How do schools in Marshall County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Marshall County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Marshall County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marshall 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Marshall County, IA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marshall County
6 places in Marshall County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Marshalltown (10)
- State Center (3)
- Gilman (1)
- Green Mountain (1)
- Laurel (1)
- Le Grand (1)
School districts (3)
- Marshalltown Comm School District (10 schools)
- East Marshall Comm School District (3 schools)
- West Marshall Comm School District (3 schools)