Best Schools in Taylor County, IA
Taylor County, IA has 14 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,579 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Taylor County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Taylor County, IA
The top high schools in Taylor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bedford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 243 Students
2. Lenox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
3. Mount Ayr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 294 Students
4. Clarinda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarinda Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
5. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 62 Students
6. Southwest Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 209 Students
Best Middle Schools in Taylor County, IA
The top middle schools in Taylor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 149 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Taylor County, IA
The top elementary schools in Taylor County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bedford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bedford Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 292 Students
2. Corning Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corning Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
3. Mount Ayr Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 339 Students
4. Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villisca Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
5. Garfield Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clarinda Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 578 Students
6. Lenox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
7. Diagonal Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diagonal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 68 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.
Questions About Schools in Taylor County, IA
How many schools are in Taylor County, IA?
Taylor County, IA has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,579 students in total.
How do schools in Taylor County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Taylor County score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Taylor County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Taylor County?
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: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Taylor County
2 places in Taylor County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.