Best Schools in Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County, IA has a total of 16 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 5,834 students attend Van Buren County, IA schools. On average, schools in Van Buren County score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Van Buren County greatly exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County, IA has 5 high schools with 2,161 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 Van Buren County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Van Buren County exceed expectations.
1. Central Lee High School
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Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
2. Mount Pleasant High School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
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Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 369 Students
4. Fairfield High School
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Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
5. Davis County Community High School
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Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County, IA has 5 middle schools with 1,751 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 Van Buren County score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 54% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Van Buren County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Central Lee Middle School
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Central Lee Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
2. Fairfield Middle School
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Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 438 Students
3. Mount Pleasant Middle School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
4. Davis County Middle School
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Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 356 Students
5. Cardinal Junior High
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 284 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Buren County, IA
Van Buren County, IA has 6 elementary schools with 1,922 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 Van Buren County score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Van Buren County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
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Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
2. Salem Elementary School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
3. Cardinal Elementary
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Cardinal Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 514 Students
4. Davis County Elementary
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Davis County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 480 Students
5. Pence Elementary
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Fairfield Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 333 Students
6. Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
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Van Buren County Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 309 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Buren County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Buren County, IA has a total population of 7,203 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Buren County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Buren County, IA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Van Buren County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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