Top 5 Best Clarke County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,620 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Junior/Senior High School, Clarke Community High School and Murray Elementary 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 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 68% 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Clarke County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Junior/Senior High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Murray Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Clarke Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Clarke Community Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 E Jefferson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Grades: PK-5
| 597 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 are Murray Junior/Senior High School, Clarke Community High School and Murray Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Clarke County, IA?
5 public schools are located in Clarke County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County, IA?
Clarke County, IA minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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