Best Schools in Mitchell County, IA
Mitchell County, IA has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,088 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Mitchell County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mitchell County, IA
The top high schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Osage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
2. St Ansgar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Central Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
4. Rockford Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 174 Students
5. Riceville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 195 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mitchell County, IA
The top middle schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. Osage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 268 Students
3. Central Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mitchell County, IA
The top elementary schools in Mitchell County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
2. Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
3. Riceville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riceville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Osage Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 405 Students
5. Rrmr Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rudd-rockford-marble Rk Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mitchell County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mitchell County, IA has a total population of 10,565 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mitchell County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mitchell County, IA
How many schools are in Mitchell County, IA?
Mitchell County, IA has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,088 students in total.
How do schools in Mitchell County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Mitchell County score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Mitchell County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mitchell 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: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mitchell County
2 places in Mitchell County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (2)
- Osage Comm School District (3 schools)
- St Ansgar Comm School District (3 schools)