Best Schools in Plymouth County, IA
Plymouth County, IA has 32 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 12 elementary) serving 12,630 students. On average they score 76% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Plymouth County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Plymouth County, IA
The top high schools in Plymouth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawton-bronson Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Hinton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 351 Students
3. Kingsley-pierson High School
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Projected Test Scores
Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 145 Students
4. Mmcru High School
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Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
5. Le Mars High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Le Mars Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 675 Students
6. Akron Westfield Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
7. West Sioux High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Sioux Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
8. North High School
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Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1634 Students
9. West High School
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1252 Students
10. Individualized Learning Center
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Projected Test Scores
Le Mars Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 44 Students
Best Middle Schools in Plymouth County, IA
The top middle schools in Plymouth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Akron Westfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 139 Students
2. Pierson Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 139 Students
3. Hinton Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Hinton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 174 Students
4. Le Mars Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Le Mars Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
5. Remsen-union Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Remsen-union Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
6. West Sioux Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
West Sioux Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
7. West Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 864 Students
8. North Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1224 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Plymouth County, IA
The top elementary schools in Plymouth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Remsen-union Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remsen-union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 136 Students
2. Hinton Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hinton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 317 Students
3. Akron Westfield Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Akron Westfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
4. Mmcru Marcus Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students
5. Kingsley Elementary School
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Kingsley-pierson Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 169 Students
6. Bronson Elementary School
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Lawton-bronson Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
7. Franklin Elementary School
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Le Mars Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 282 Students
8. Hawarden Elementary School
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West Sioux Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 196 Students
9. Kluckhohn Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Le Mars Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 439 Students
10. Perry Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux City Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 671 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Plymouth County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Plymouth County, IA has a total population of 25,698 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Plymouth County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Plymouth County, IA
How many schools are in Plymouth County, IA?
Plymouth County, IA has 32 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 12,630 students in total.
How do schools in Plymouth County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Plymouth County score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Plymouth County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Plymouth 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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- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 57%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Plymouth County
5 places in Plymouth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (4)
- Le Mars Comm School District (6 schools)
- Akron Westfield Comm School District (3 schools)
- Hinton Comm School District (3 schools)
- Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District (3 schools)