Best Schools in Taylor County, IA
Taylor County, IA has a total of 15 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 3,738 students attend Taylor County, IA schools. On average, schools in Taylor County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Taylor County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Taylor County, IA
Taylor County, IA has 5 high schools with 1,447 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 Taylor County score 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Taylor County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Bedford High School
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Bedford Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 243 Students
2. Mount Ayr High School
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Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
3. Lenox High School
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Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
4. Clarinda High School
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Clarinda Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
5. Southwest Valley High School
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Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
6. West Nodaway High
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West Nodaway Co. R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 95 Students
7. Worth Co. High
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Worth Co. R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 126 Students
Best Middle Schools in Taylor County, IA
Taylor County, IA has 3 middle schools with 370 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 Taylor County score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Taylor County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Southwest Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Taylor County, IA
Taylor County, IA has 7 elementary schools with 1,921 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 Taylor County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Taylor County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mount Ayr Elementary
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Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 339 Students
2. Bedford Elementary School
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Bedford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
3. Lenox Elementary School
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Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
4. Garfield Elementary School
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Clarinda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
5. Corning Elementary School
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Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
6. Diagonal Elementary School
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Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 Students
7. Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
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Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Taylor County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Taylor County, IA has a total population of 5,896 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Taylor 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 Taylor County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Taylor County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Taylor 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 Taylor County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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