Best Schools in Shelby County, IA
Shelby County, IA has a total of 22 schools including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 5,986 students attend Shelby County, IA schools. On average, schools in Shelby County score 69% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Shelby County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, IA
Shelby County, IA has 6 high schools with 1,581 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Shelby County score 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Shelby County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ahstw High School
SchoolGrade
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Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
2. Harlan High School
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Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 477 Students
3. Tri-center High School
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Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
4. Woodbine High School
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Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 284 Students
5. Ikm-manning High School
SchoolGrade
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Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 196 Students
6. Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
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Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 196 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, IA
Shelby County, IA has 6 middle schools with 1,881 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Shelby County score 72% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Shelby County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Ikm-manning Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 284 Students
2. Harlan Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 342 Students
3. Tri-center Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
4. Ahstw Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 262 Students
5. Atlantic Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 329 Students
6. Denison Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Denison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 502 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, IA
Shelby County, IA has 10 elementary schools with 2,524 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Shelby County score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Shelby County exceed expectations.
1. Ahstw Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ahstw Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 296 Students
2. Boyer Valley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Boyer Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
3. Irwin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Ikm-manning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 230 Students
4. Woodbine Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Woodbine Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 250 Students
5. Harlan Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
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Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
6. Schuler Elementary School
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Atlantic Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 226 Students
7. Tri-center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
8. Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Exira-elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 198 Students
9. Harlan Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlan Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 369 Students
10. Shelby County Catholic School
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Shelby County Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby County, IA has a total population of 11,746 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby 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 Shelby County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby 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 Shelby County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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