Best Schools in Winnebago County, IA
Winnebago County, IA has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,877 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Winnebago County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winnebago County, IA
The top high schools in Winnebago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Forest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
2. Lake Mills Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
3. Algona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 463 Students
4. North Iowa High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winnebago County, IA
The top middle schools in Winnebago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
2. North Iowa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 107 Students
3. Forest City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 330 Students
4. Algona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 440 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IA
The top elementary schools in Winnebago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Mills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
2. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
3. Lucia Wallace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 184 Students
4. North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Iowa Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
5. Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 272 Students
6. Bryant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Algona Comm School District • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 204 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Winnebago County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Winnebago County, IA has a total population of 10,679 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winnebago County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winnebago 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 Winnebago County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winnebago County, IA
How many schools are in Winnebago County, IA?
Winnebago County, IA has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,877 students in total.
How do schools in Winnebago County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Winnebago County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Winnebago County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winnebago 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: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Winnebago County
3 places in Winnebago County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Buffalo Center (3)
- Forest City (3)
- Lake Mills (3)
School districts (3)
- Forest City Comm School District (3 schools)
- Lake Mills Comm School District (3 schools)
- North Iowa Comm School District (3 schools)