Vinton-Shellsburg Schools Shine in U.S. News 2025 Rankings
Vinton-Shellsburg Schools Shine in U.S. News 2025 Rankings
We are thrilled to announce that Vinton-Shellsburg Community School District has earned top rankings in the 2025 U.S. News Best Schools Report. Two of our elementary schools have earned Best Elementary Schools badges, and our middle school and high school has earned a Best Middle/High Schools badge, placing them among the top 40% in the state.
Notable Rankings and Achievements
Shellsburg Elementary School has been ranked #74 out of 951 elementary schools in Iowa.
- Reading Proficiency Rank: #123 (tie)
- Math Proficiency Rank: #31 (tie)
- Reading Performance: Somewhat Above Expectations
- Math Performance: Well Above Expectations
Tilford Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 951 elementary schools in Iowa.
- Reading Proficiency Rank: #230 (tie)
- Math Proficiency Rank: #97 (tie)
- Reading Performance: Meets Expectations
- Math Performance: Somewhat Above Expectations
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School stands out with a ranking of #24 in Iowa middle schools, out of 698 schools statewide.
- Reading Proficiency Rank: #64 (tie)
- Math Proficiency Rank: #23 (tie)
- Reading Performance: Somewhat Above Expectations
- Math Performance: Well Above Expectations
Vinton-Shellsburg High School has been ranked #84 out of 425 high schools in Iowa.
- State Assessment Proficiency Rank: #39 in Iowa; #2
- State Assessment Performance Rank: #35 in Iowa
- Graduation Rate Rank: #276 in Iowa
This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. We are incredibly proud of our schools for earning these high rankings, and we will continue to strive for excellence in every classroom. Congratulations to our school students and staff for their exceptional achievements!
