Best Schools in Sheridan, IA
Sheridan, IA has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,435 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Sheridan exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sheridan, IA
The top high schools in Sheridan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grinnell Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
2. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 265 Students
3. South Tama County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sheridan, IA
The top middle schools in Sheridan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grinnell Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
2. South Tama County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 423 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sheridan, IA
The top elementary schools in Sheridan, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Davis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 215 Students
2. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 296 Students
3. South Tama County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Tama County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 593 Students
4. Fairview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grinnell-newburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 243 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sheridan, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sheridan, IA has a total population of 384 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sheridan, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sheridan, 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 Sheridan, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sheridan, IA
How many schools are in Sheridan, IA?
Sheridan, IA has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,435 students in total.
How do schools in Sheridan perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Sheridan score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Sheridan exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sheridan?
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: 63%
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