For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,797 students in Wright County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Wright County, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows High School and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wright County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 7-12
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Blue School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Nw 2nd St
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-4767
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-4767
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Grove High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Nw 2nd Street
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-5143
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-5143
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
425 North Fort
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Rank: #99.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Wright County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
404 Park Ave.
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Grades: PK-3
| 54 students
404 Park Ave
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
300 School St
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
218 N Jackson
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Grades: PK-1
| 120 students
201 N Western
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 2-6
| 264 students
503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: PK-1
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wright County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Wright County, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows High School and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wright County, IA?
9 public schools are located in Wright County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County, IA?
Wright County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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