Best Schools in Osceola County, IA
Osceola County, IA has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,230 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Osceola County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Osceola County, IA
The top high schools in Osceola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harris-lake Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris-lake Park Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 160 Students
2. Sibley-ocheyedan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 227 Students
3. Sheldon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
4. George-little Rock Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
5. Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
Best Middle Schools in Osceola County, IA
The top middle schools in Osceola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheldon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 320 Students
2. George-little Rock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
4. Sibley-ocheyedan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 199 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Osceola County, IA
The top elementary schools in Osceola County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheldon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 450 Students
2. George-little Rock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
George-little Rock Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students
3. Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 270 Students
4. Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sibley-ocheyedan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 303 Students
5. Harris-lake Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harris-lake Park Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 172 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Osceola County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Osceola County, IA has a total population of 6,192 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Osceola 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 Osceola County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Osceola County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Osceola 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 Osceola County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Osceola County, IA
How many schools are in Osceola County, IA?
Osceola County, IA has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,230 students in total.
How do schools in Osceola County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Osceola County score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Osceola County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Osceola 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: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Osceola County
1 places in Osceola County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Sibley (3)
School districts (1)
- Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District (3 schools)