Best Schools in Pocahontas County, IA
Pocahontas County, IA has 18 public schools (7 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,140 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Pocahontas County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pocahontas County, IA
The top high schools in Pocahontas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Humboldt High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
2. Sioux Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 274 Students
3. Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 392 Students
4. West Bend-mallard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
5. Newell-fonda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
6. Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 350 Students
7. Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 21 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pocahontas County, IA
The top middle schools in Pocahontas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Humboldt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humboldt Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
2. Sioux Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sioux Central Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 141 Students
3. Newell-fonda Middle Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 123 Students
4. West Bend-mallard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 111 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pocahontas County, IA
The top elementary schools in Pocahontas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Bend-mallard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Bend-mallard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 170 Students
2. Manson Northwest Webster Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manson Northwest Webster Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
3. Albert City-truesdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albert City-truesdale Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 114 Students
4. Pocahontas Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocahontas Area Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 283 Students
5. Newell-fonda Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newell-fonda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 289 Students
6. Gilmore City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gilmore City-bradgate Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 87 Students
7. Laurens-marathon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurens-marathon Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pocahontas County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pocahontas County, IA has a total population of 7,078 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pocahontas County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pocahontas County, IA
How many schools are in Pocahontas County, IA?
Pocahontas County, IA has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,140 students in total.
How do schools in Pocahontas County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Pocahontas County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Pocahontas County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pocahontas 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: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Pocahontas County
2 places in Pocahontas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Pocahontas (3)
- Laurens (1)
School districts (1)
- Pocahontas Area Comm School District (3 schools)