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Best Schools in Vinton, IA
Vinton, IA has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,703 students. On average they score 79% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in Vinton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Vinton, IA
The top high schools in Vinton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Point-urbana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
2. Vinton-shellsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 425 Students
3. Benton Community Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 496 Students
Best Middle Schools in Vinton, IA
The top middle schools in Vinton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Center Point-urbana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 337 Students
2. Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 318 Students
3. Benton Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 235 Students
4. Norway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 338 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Vinton, IA
The top elementary schools in Vinton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Atkins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 406 Students
2. Tilford Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 578 Students
3. Keystone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 207 Students
4. Center Point-urbana Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 304 Students
5. Shellsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vinton-shellsburg Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 234 Students
6. Center Point-urbana Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Center Point-urbana Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 362 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Vinton, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Vinton, IA has a total population of 5,837 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Vinton, 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 Vinton, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Vinton, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Vinton, 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 Vinton, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Vinton, IA
How many schools are in Vinton, IA?
Vinton, IA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,703 students in total.
How do schools in Vinton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Vinton score 79% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in Vinton don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Vinton?
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: 78%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 69%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Vinton
3 of 3 schools in Vinton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Vinton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.