For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,656 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Jr/sr High School, Murray Elementary School and Clarke Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clarke County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Murray Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Clarke Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Clarke Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
231 S. Kossuth St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Jr/sr High School, Murray Elementary School and Clarke Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Clarke County?
5 public schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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