Best Schools in Worth County, IA
Worth County, IA has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,827 students. On average they score 80% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in Worth County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Worth County, IA
The top high schools in Worth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
2. Forest City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
3. Lake Mills Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
4. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 273 Students
5. Central Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 226 Students
Best Middle Schools in Worth County, IA
The top middle schools in Worth County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Ansgar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 117 Students
2. Lake Mills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Mills Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 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. Central Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 277 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Worth County, IA
The top elementary schools in Worth 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. St Ansgar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Ansgar Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 320 Students
3. Forest City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest City Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 487 Students
4. Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 163 Students
5. Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Springs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 147 Students
6. Northwood-kensett Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwood-kensett Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Worth County, IA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Worth County, IA has a total population of 7,443 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Worth 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 Worth County, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Worth County, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Worth 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 Worth County, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Worth County, IA
How many schools are in Worth County, IA?
Worth County, IA has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,827 students in total.
How do schools in Worth County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Worth County score 80% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in Worth County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Worth 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: 74%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Worth County
2 places in Worth County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Central Springs Comm School District (4 schools)