Greene County Community School District

The Greene County Community School District in Iowa operates three schools: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. While the district faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, there are some standout schools within the district.

Greene County High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranking 209 out of 340 Iowa high schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 88.3% and performs well on ISASP English Language Arts tests, with 75.9% of 10th graders, 78.2% of 11th graders, and 77.4% of 9th graders scoring proficient or better. In contrast, Greene County Middle School is ranked 270 out of 344 Iowa middle schools, with a 1-star rating, but demonstrates strong performance in ISASP English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Overall, the schools in the Greene County Community School District consistently underperform compared to the state averages on ISASP tests, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students from low-income families. However, the high school's relatively strong performance in ISASP English Language Arts and the middle school's solid ISASP Mathematics results suggest that there may be opportunities for the district to learn from its own successes and implement best practices across all schools.