Best Schools in Selma, IA
Selma, IA has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,510 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 57%, so schools in Selma meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Selma, IA
The top high schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
2. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
3. Cardinal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 276 Students
4. Davis County Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Selma, IA
The top middle schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cardinal Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Fairfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
3. Davis County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 356 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Selma, IA
The top elementary schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
2. Davis County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 480 Students
3. Cardinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
4. Pence Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
5. Washington Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 267 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Selma, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Selma, IA has a total population of 182 with 9% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Selma, 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 Selma, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Selma, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Selma, 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 Selma, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Selma, IA
How many schools are in Selma, IA?
Selma, IA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,510 students in total.
How do schools in Selma perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Selma score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 57%, so on average schools in Selma meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Selma?
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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