Best Schools in O'Brien County, IA
O'Brien County, IA has a total of 21 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools. A total of 4,977 students attend O'Brien County, IA schools. On average, schools in O'Brien County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in O'Brien County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in O'Brien County, IA
O'Brien County, IA has 5 high schools with 1,558 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 O'Brien County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in O'Brien County exceed expectations.
1. Moc-floyd Valley High School
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Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
2. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
3. Sheldon High School
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Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
4. Sioux Central High School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
5. South O'brien Secondary School
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in O'Brien County, IA
O'Brien County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,478 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 O'Brien County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in O'Brien County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
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Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
2. Spencer Middle School
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Spencer Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
3. Sheldon Middle School
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Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
4. Sioux Central Middle School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
5. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in O'Brien County, IA
O'Brien County, IA has 11 elementary schools with 1,941 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 O'Brien County score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in O'Brien County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Hospers Elementary School
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Moc-floyd Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
2. East Elementary School
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Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 450 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
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Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
4. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
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South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
5. Sioux Central Elementary School
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Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 241 Students
6. Clay Central-everly Elementary
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Clay Central-everly Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 72 Students
7. Sanborn Christian School
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Sanborn Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 115 Students
8. Sheldon Christian School
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Sheldon Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 100 Students
9. Zion-st John Lutheran School
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Zion-st John Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 72 Students
10. St Patrick Elementary School
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St Patrick Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 50 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in O'Brien County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
O'Brien County, IA has a total population of 14,182 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in O'Brien 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 O'Brien County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in O'Brien County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for O'Brien County, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit O'Brien County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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