Best Schools in Scranton, IA
Scranton, IA has 9 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,269 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 59%, so schools in Scranton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Scranton, IA
The top high schools in Scranton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 210 Students
2. Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paton-churdan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 99 Students
3. Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glidden-ralston Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 138 Students
4. Greene County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
Best Middle Schools in Scranton, IA
The top middle schools in Scranton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greene County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 346 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Scranton, IA
The top elementary schools in Scranton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cr-b Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coon Rapids-bayard Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 Students
2. Paton-churdan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paton-churdan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 89 Students
3. Glidden-ralston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glidden-ralston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 248 Students
4. Greene County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greene County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Scranton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Scranton, IA has a total population of 806 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Scranton, 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 Scranton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Scranton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Scranton, 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 Scranton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Scranton, IA
How many schools are in Scranton, IA?
Scranton, IA has 9 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,269 students in total.
How do schools in Scranton perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Scranton score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 59%, so on average schools in Scranton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Scranton?
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: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations