Best Schools in Warren County, IA
Warren County, IA has 31 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 15,717 students. On average they score 73% on state proficiency tests against a projected 63%, so schools in Warren County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Warren County, IA
The top high schools in Warren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 275 Students
2. Indianola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1120 Students
3. Interstate 35 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 274 Students
4. Norwalk Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1035 Students
5. Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 233 Students
6. Carlisle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
7. Pleasantville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 244 Students
8. Lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2403 Students
Best Middle Schools in Warren County, IA
The top middle schools in Warren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwalk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
2. Indianola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 849 Students
3. Carlisle Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 543 Students
4. Pleasantville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 114 Students
5. Mccombs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Des Moines Independent Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 654 Students
6. Southeast Warren Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 92 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Warren County, IA
The top elementary schools in Warren County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Irving Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Orchard Hills Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 526 Students
3. Pleasantville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasantville Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 421 Students
4. Interstate 35 Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Interstate 35 Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 334 Students
5. Southeast Warren Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeast Warren Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 130 Students
6. Carlisle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 765 Students
7. Hartford Upper Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlisle Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 318 Students
8. Lakewood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Norwalk Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 544 Students
9. Martensdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Martensdale-st Marys Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 305 Students
10. Wilder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Indianola Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Warren County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Warren County, IA has a total population of 52,403 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Warren 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 Warren County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Warren County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Warren 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 Warren County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Warren County, IA
How many schools are in Warren County, IA?
Warren County, IA has 31 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 15,717 students in total.
How do schools in Warren County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Warren County score 73% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 63%, so on average schools in Warren County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Warren 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: 67%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Warren County
8 places in Warren County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Indianola (6)
- Norwalk (5)
- Carlisle (3)
- Martensdale (2)
- Hartford (1)
- Lacona (1)
- Liberty Center (1)
- Milo (1)
School districts (4)
- Indianola Comm School District (6 schools)
- Norwalk Comm School District (5 schools)
- Carlisle Comm School District (4 schools)
- Southeast Warren Comm School District (3 schools)