Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

Q: Is Tri-County Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School ranks 189 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Thornburg, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 107 students. The school is part of the Tri-County Community School District, which is ranked 245 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School's academic performance has been mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the state average, while others lag behind. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 19th out of 324 Iowa high schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 315th out of 327 in 2020-2021. The school's performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) has also been variable, with 11th-grade students scoring 85.7% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 70.2%, but 10th-grade students scoring only 33.3% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%.

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 31.73% to 45.45% over the past three school years, suggesting that the school serves a population with a higher level of economic disadvantage. However, the school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.7 to 11.1 over the past three school years, which may provide more individualized attention and support for students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Oskaloosa High School, H-L-V Junior-Senior High School, and North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School, Tri-County Junior/Senior High School's performance and demographics provide a useful context for understanding its position within the local educational landscape.

Detail:

Public 7-12

3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255

(641) 634-2636

District: Tri-County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
189^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,435

Feeder schools for Tri-County Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Tri-County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 86

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.2%

African American:

2.3%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tri-County Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 64.4% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.15. (See more...)

Compare Details Tri-County Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 55.9% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.78. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tri-County Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.2%), African American (2.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tri-County Junior/Senior High School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Tri-County Junior/Senior High School employs 8.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-County Junior/Senior High School is $22,435.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County Junior/Senior High School 217^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Tri-County Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County Junior/Senior High School 189^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Tri-County Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Tri-County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-County Community School District 245^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2021	40.94	223^rd	324	31.2%
2022	49.39	187^th	337	44.5%
2023	72.88	72^nd	334	78.4%
2024	44.15	217^th	337	35.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	1.65	340^th	351	3.1%
2013	74.86	60^th	351	82.9%
2014	7.66	308^th	322	4.3%
2015	83.09	19^th	324	94.1%
2016	83.62	33^rd	320	89.7%
2017	28.62	265^th	325	18.5%
2018	72.46	82^nd	320	74.4%
2019	52.69	166^th	327	49.2%
2021	5.06	315^th	327	3.7%
2022	19.29	289^th	332	13.0%
2023	50.16	189^th	336	43.8%
2024	50.78	189^th	338	44.1%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1989	126	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1990	121	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	122
1991	126	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	127
1992	132	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	133
1993	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	122
1994	143	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	143
1995	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1996	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	131
1997	147	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	147
1998	146	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	147
1999	136	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	136
2000	130	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	131
2001	119	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
2002	107	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2003	107	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	108
2004	105	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	106
2005	107	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	110
2006	105	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	108
2007	113	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	115
2008	116	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	119
2009	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	109
2010	97	0	0	2	0	0	0	99
2011	109	0	0	1	0	0	0	110
2012	94	0	1	1	0	0	0	96
2013	81	0	0	1	0	0	0	82
2014	78	1	0	2	0	0	0	81
2015	78	1	1	2	0	0	0	82
2016	73	2	0	3	1	0	0	79
2017	68	2	1	3	1	0	0	75
2018	63	2	1	2	1	0	0	69
2019	56	3	0	1	1	0	0	61
2020	81	2	1	1	0	0	0	85
2021	106	1	1	2	0	0	0	110
2022	99	1	0	1	0	0	3	104
2023	101	2	0	1	0	0	3	107
2024	81	2	0	1	0	0	2	86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	127	12.8	9.9	22.8
1989	127	12.5	10.1	10.2
1990	122	12.9	9.4	32.8
1991	127	12.4	10.2	21.3
1992	133	17.0	7.8	24.1
1993	122	17.8	6.9	24.6
1994	143	13.3	10.8	24.5
1995	131	17.8	7.4	16
1996	131	17.8	7.4	16
1997	147	17.8	8.3	24.5
1998	147	18.6	7.9	19
1999	136	18.6	7.3	30.1
2000	131	13.9	9.4	31.3
2001	121	18.7	6.5	17.4
2002	108	16.8	6.4	20.4
2003	108	16.8	6.4	20.4
2004	106	17.3	6.1	17
2005	110	15.9	6.9	26.4
2006	108	13.1	8.2	29.6
2007	115	13.0	8.8	29.6
2008	119	13.6	8.8	36.1
2009	109	16.1	6.8	31.2
2010	99	15.6	6.3	33.3
2011	110	13.0	8.4	50
2012	96	11.6	8.2	40.6
2013	82	10.8	7.5	37.8
2014	81	9.4	8.5	45.7
2015	82	11.0	7.4	37.8
2016	79	11.0	7.1	43
2017	75	8.7	8.5	44
2018	69	9.7	7.0	50.7
2019	61	7.4	8.2	59
2020	85	8.4	10.0	55.3
2021	110	10.5	10.3	45.5
2022	104	11.8	8.7	31.7
2023	107	9.6	11.1	39.3
2024	86	8.5	10.0	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	127	12.8	9.9	22.8
1989	127	12.5	10.1	10.2
1990	122	12.9	9.4	32.8
1991	127	12.4	10.2	21.3
1992	133	17.0	7.8	24.1
1993	122	17.8	6.9	24.6
1994	143	13.3	10.8	24.5
1995	131	17.8	7.4	16
1996	131	17.8	7.4	16
1997	147	17.8	8.3	24.5
1998	147	18.6	7.9	19
1999	136	18.6	7.3	30.1
2000	131	13.9	9.4	31.3
2001	121	18.7	6.5	17.4
2002	108	16.8	6.4	20.4
2003	108	16.8	6.4	20.4
2004	106	17.3	6.1	17
2005	110	15.9	6.9	26.4
2006	108	13.1	8.2	29.6
2007	115	13.0	8.8	29.6
2008	119	13.6	8.8	36.1
2009	109	16.1	6.8	31.2
2010	99	15.6	6.3	33.3
2011	110	13.0	8.4	50
2012	96	11.6	8.2	40.6
2013	82	10.8	7.5	37.8
2014	81	9.4	8.5	45.7
2015	82	11.0	7.4	37.8
2016	79	11.0	7.1	43
2017	75	8.7	8.5	44
2018	69	9.7	7.0	50.7
2019	61	7.4	8.2	59
2020	85	8.4	10.0	55.3
2021	110	10.5	10.3	45.5
2022	104	11.8	8.7	31.7
2023	107	9.6	11.1	39.3
2024	86	8.5	10.0	55.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$530 (2.4%)	$21,906 (97.6%)	$22,435

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 189^th of 336 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Junior/Senior High School)	75	86.7	11.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Community School District)	75	86.7	11.7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Junior/Senior High School)	50	66.7	16.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Community School District)	50	66.7	16.7%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Junior/Senior High School)	84.6	57.1	27.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-County Community School District)	84.6	57.1	27.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Junior/Senior High School)	76.9	28.6	48.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Tri-County Community School District)	76.9	28.6	48.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	61	107	75.4%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	56	101	80.4%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59%	39.3%	19.8%

Schools Near Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tri-County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 634-2636	86	9	10.0	55.8%	81 (94.2%)	2 (2.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	50.8	189^th of 338 public high schools	44.1%		50.2	189^th of 336 public high schools	43.8%			70.0	81.3	87.5	66.7	85.7		50.0	62.5	62.5	33.3	64.3	81.3	66.7	$22,435	$530	$21,906
Sigourney Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	907 E Pleasant Valley	Sigourney	52591	Keokuk County	Sigourney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 622-2010	270	21	12.8	37.4%	253 (93.7%)	4 (1.5%)	7 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	78.7	37^th of 338 public high schools	89.1%		63.6	115^th of 336 public high schools	65.8%	78		76.3	84.0	90.9	85.4	77.3		76.3	80.0	84.1	78.0	77.3	68.0	78.0	$14,848	$327	$14,520
English Valleys Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	765 West Broad Street	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 664-3631	216	19	11.4	47.2%	191 (88.4%)	6 (2.8%)	11 (5.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	64.5	122^nd of 338 public high schools	63.9%		63.6	116^th of 336 public high schools	65.5%	6	75.9	76.0	86.2	82.9	77.8	75.9	89.7	76.0	79.3	68.6	65.4	75.9	82.1	80.8	$17,392	$250	$17,142
Montezuma High School	Public	9-12	504 N. 4th St.	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 623-5121	137	12	11.5	24.1%	131 (95.6%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	64.8	120^th of 338 public high schools	64.5%		69.7	87^th of 336 public high schools	74.1%	33				82.8	83.3	76.9				69.0	73.3	69.2		70.0	$19,393	$194	$19,199
North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2163 135th St	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 637-4187	286	21	13.7	31.5%	273 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	65.7	117^th of 338 public high schools	65.4%		58.8	142^nd of 336 public high schools	57.7%	25		83.6	71.8	78.9	73.7	81.0		83.6	89.7	76.3	78.9	70.7	61.5	69.6	$15,724	$178	$15,545
Oskaloosa High School	Public	9-12	1816 N 3rd Extension	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 673-3407	620	41	15.2	40.3%	544 (87.7%)	12 (1.9%)	27 (4.4%)	11 (1.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	45	220^th of 338 public high schools	34.9%		45.2	213^th of 336 public high schools	36.6%	7				78.5	74.3	75.4				61.3	62.4	73.8		40.7	$14,367	$203	$14,165
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	7-12	1800 North 3rd Street	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(641) 673-8345	25	2	12.4	60.0%	23 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
H-L-V Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	402 5th Street	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 647-2161	135	10	14.1	34.1%	127 (94.1%)	3 (2.2%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	49.3	198^th of 338 public high schools	41.4%		53.6	171^st of 336 public high schools	49.1%	27		87.5	78.6	66.7	87.0	72.2		62.5	60.7	61.9	69.6	44.4	64.3	69.6	$16,288	$495	$15,793

Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Tri-County Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Tri-County Junior/Senior High School are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Tri-County Junior/Senior High School in?

Tri-County Community School District

Is Tri-County Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School ranks 189^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Tri-County Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 86 students attended Tri-County Junior/Senior High School.

What schools feed into Tri-County Junior/Senior High School?

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tri-County Elementary School

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