Best Schools in Union County, IA
Union County, IA has a total of 18 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 4,241 students attend Union County, IA schools. On average, schools in Union County score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Union County, IA
Union County, IA has 5 high schools with 1,224 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 Union County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Union County exceed expectations.
1. Mount Ayr High School
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Mount Ayr Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 294 Students
2. Creston High School
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
3. East Union Middle-high School
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East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 259 Students
4. Lenox High School
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Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 217 Students
5. Murray Jr/sr High
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Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
6. Orient-macksburg Senior High School
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Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 66 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, IA
Union County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,482 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 Union 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, middle schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Winterset Middle School
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Winterset Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 358 Students
2. Interstate 35 Middle School
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Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 234 Students
3. Creston Middle School
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
4. Clarke Middle School
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Clarke Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, IA
Union County, IA has 8 elementary schools with 1,535 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 Union County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Union County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Lenox Elementary School
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Lenox Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 303 Students
2. East Union Elementary
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East Union Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
3. Orient Elementary School
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Orient-macksburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 84 Students
4. Creston Elementary School
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 410 Students
5. Murray Elementary School
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Murray Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 148 Students
6. Mayflower Heritage Christian School
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Mayflower Heritage Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 43 Students
7. Creston Early Childhood Center
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Creston Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 146 Students
8. St Malachy School
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St Malachy School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, IA has a total population of 12,138 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union 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 Union County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union 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 Union County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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