Serving 77 students in grades 7-12, Tri-county Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tri-County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Thornburg, IA, encompassing approximately 129.1 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 9.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tri-county Jr/sr High School's student population of 77 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
77 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Tri-county Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tri-county Jr/sr High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tri-county Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School is ranked #864 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Tri-county Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Tri-county Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sigourney Jr-sr High School, Keota High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tri-county Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Tri-county Jr/sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Tri-county Jr/sr High School?
77 students attend Tri-county Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Tri-county Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tri-county Jr/sr High School?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tri-county Jr/sr High School offer ?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tri-county Jr/sr High School part of?
Tri-county Jr/sr High School is part of Tri-County Comm School District.
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