For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,741 students in Wright County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Wright County, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School, Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary 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 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wright County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2873
Gr: PK-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Seventh Street Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Robert Blue School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Nw 2nd St
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-4767
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-4767
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #88.
Eagle Grove High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Nw 2nd Street
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-5143
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 North Fort
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 Elementary School and Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wright County?
9 public schools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wright County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wright County include: Clarion-goldfield-dows Elementary School vs. Eagle Grove High School, Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School vs. Robert Blue School, Robert Blue School vs. Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
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