Top 3 Best Lucas County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,215 students in Lucas County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Lucas County, IA are Chariton Middle School, Chariton High School and Van Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucas County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Lucas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Lucas County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chariton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Chariton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #33.
Van Allen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1129 Ashland
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5047
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
1215 Linden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4712
Grades: K-2
| 284 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lucas County, IA

Lucas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lucas County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Lucas County, IA include Chariton Middle School, Chariton High School and Van Allen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lucas County?
4 public schools are located in Lucas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucas County?
Lucas County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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