Top Clarke County Public Schools
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 5 public schools in Clarke County, IA, serving 1,755 students. Clarke County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
- Clarke County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 76%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 74% statewide average). Schools in Clarke County have an average ranking in the 3/10, bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Elementary School, Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is less than the Iowa public school average of 15:1.
Top Clarke County Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Murray Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:8/, Top 30%216 Sherman10
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: PK-5 | 160 students
- Murray Jr/sr High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%216 Sherman10
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: 6-12 | 168 students
- Clarke Community High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%800 N Jackson St10
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Grades: 9-12 | 407 students
- Clarke Community Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 74%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%420 E Jefferson St10
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6320
Grades: PK-6 | 807 students
- Clarke Middle School School Math: 71% | Reading: 66%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%800 N Jackson St10
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Grades: 7-8 | 213 students
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