Glidden-Ralston Community School District
IAGlidden, Iowa•Carroll County
Contact & Location
Enrollment & Schools
142
Total Schools
44,962
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range
School Breakdown
2
Preschools
19
Elementary
Schools
14
Middle
Schools
26
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
3131%
3535%
3535%
School Types
By Type
Public
137Charter
5Private
0By Level
Elementary
19Middle
14High
26Reviews (Aggregated)
3.5
Average Rating
412
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
White
56%
Hispanic / Latino
20%
Black / African American
13%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian
4%
Native American
1%
Gender Distribution
51%Male
49%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
58%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
48%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
5.5
Overall5.4
Test Scores—
Equity5.9
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
18.3
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
999
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
72%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
10%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
31% (31)
Average
35% (35)
Above Average
35% (35)
Glidden-Ralston Community School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Glidden-Ralston Community School District
142 schoolsPreschools
(2)Elementary Schools
(19)5
Breckenridge Elementary School
Elementarypublic•200 students
3
Emmett S. Finley Elementary School
Elementarypublic•559 students
5
Harrisburg Elementary School
Elementarypublic•380 students
Hershey Early Childhood Center
Elementarypublic•416 students
8
Hershey Intermediate Elementary School
Elementarypublic•464 students
9
Hershey Primary El School
Elementarypublic•447 students
4
I.J. Holton Intermediate School
Elementarypublic•741 students
7
Liberty Drive Elementary School
Elementarypublic•357 students
9
Mimi Farley Elementary School
Elementarypublic•35 students
5
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Elementarypublic•345 students
5
Phoenix Elementary School
Elementarypublic•300 students
4
Sally Dailey Meadows Elementary School
Elementarypublic•635 students
3
Southgate Elementary School
Elementarypublic•496 students
8
Springhurst Elementary School
Elementarypublic•677 students
Success Academy 4-5
Elementarypublic0
7
Talent Elementary School
Elementarypublic•345 students
4
Thomaston Center School
Elementarypublic•190 students
7
Weiner Elementary School
Elementarypublic•124 students
8
Woodside Avenue Elementary School
Elementarypublic•272 students
Middle Schools
(14)6
Blakemore Middle School
Middlepublic•31 students
9
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Middlepublic•345 students
4
Ellis Middle School
Middlepublic•720 students
7
Franklin Ave Middle School
Middlepublic•384 students
6
Greenfield Middle School
Middlepublic•750 students
9
Hershey Middle School
Middlepublic•731 students
9
Holtville Junior High School
Middlepublic•257 students
3
J. R. Trippe Middle School
Middlepublic•465 students
PAWS Academy
Middlepublic0
8
Sheridan Middle School
Middlepublic•254 students
4
Summit Middle School
Middlepublic•764 students
3
Talent Middle School
Middlepublic•473 students
3
Thomasville Middle School
Middlepublic•494 students
Vaughn 7-8
Middlepublic•20 students
High Schools
(26)3
Armadillo Community Charter School
Highcharter•66 students
Associated Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP)
Highpublic0
Austin Area Learning Center - Summer
Highpublic0
4
Austin Senior High School
Highpublic•1,345 students
4
Boys Ranch High School
Highpublic•98 students
9
Central High School
Highpublic•674 students
9
Dobbs Ferry High School
Highpublic•459 students
7
Eastside High School
Highpublic•390 students
Fox Valley Career Center
Highpublic0
5
Greenfield High School
Highpublic•1,157 students
5
Harrisburg College & Career Preparatory School
Highpublic•501 students
9
Hershey High School
Highpublic•1,093 students
6
Holtville High School
Highpublic•516 students
6
Newport High School
Highpublic•298 students
Northeast Academy East
Highpublic0
Northeast Academy North
Highpublic0
6
Phoenix High School
Highpublic•700 students
Positive Achievements With Supports (PAWS)
Highpublic0
Sam Webb Continuation School
Highpublic•10 students
8
Sheridan High School
Highpublic•324 students
Success Academy High School
Highpublic0
5
Summit High School
Highpublic•1,132 students
1
Thomasville High School
Highpublic•634 students
8
Union High School
Highpublic•601 students
6
Vidalia Comprehensive High School
Highpublic•671 students
2
Warren G Harding High School
Highpublic•1,177 students
Other Schools
(81)———————————————————————————
Appalachia Elementary School
Schoolpublic•307 students
1
Austin Area Learning Center
Schoolpublic•240 students
Austin Community Learning Center
Schoolpublic•37 students
Austin Elementary Online
Schoolpublic0
2
Austin Online Academy
Schoolpublic•64 students
2
Banfield Elementary School
Schoolpublic•461 students
4
Black Rock School
Schoolpublic•292 students
6
Coeburn Middle School
Schoolpublic•307 students
9
Coeburn Primary School
Schoolpublic•466 students
6
Colonial Road School
Schoolpublic•255 students
5
Delta Charter School MST
Schoolcharter•498 students
Delta Charter School, Mst
Schoolcharter
6
Dillon Valley Elementary School
Schoolpublic•419 students
5
Dr. Joseph F. Pollack Academic Center Of Excellence
Schoolcharter•477 students
Dream Academy
Schoolpublic0
East Aurora High School Rssp
Schoolpublic0
9
Edgewood Elementary School
Schoolpublic•314 students
Ellisville State School
Schoolpublic•3 students
5
Elm Dale Elementary School
Schoolpublic•484 students
Esy (Extended School Year)
Schoolpublic
9
Freedom Academy Of Imperial Valley
Schoolpublic•22 students
7
Frisco Elementary School
Schoolpublic•232 students
5
Glenwood Elementary School
Schoolpublic•324 students
6
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
Schoolpublic•248 students
6
Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School
Schoolpublic•138 students
7
Grundy County Elementary School
Schoolpublic•60 students
5
Grundy County High School
Schoolpublic•71 students
5
Hickman County Elementary School
Schoolpublic•434 students
7
Hickman County High School
Schoolpublic•304 students
6
High Mountain Road Elementary School
Schoolpublic•300 students
Hillcrest Colony Elementary
Schoolpublic•9 students
Holtville Adult
Schoolpublic
J. D. Dickerson Primary School
Schoolpublic•419 students
9
J.W. Adams Combined
Schoolpublic•504 students
5
Jefferson K-8 School
Schoolpublic•721 students
5
Kinsley Jr/Sr High School
Schoolpublic•157 students
6
Kinsley-Offerle Elementary School K-6
Schoolpublic•139 students
8
L.F. Addington Middle School
Schoolpublic•451 students
4
Lincoln K-8 School
Schoolpublic•1,015 students
Mades-Johnstone Rssp
Schoolpublic0
2
Maple Grove Elementary School
Schoolpublic•464 students
5
McGuffey K-8 School
Schoolpublic•779 students
Mount Vernon Elementary School
Schoolpublic
2
Neveln Elementary School
Schoolpublic•339 students
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program
Schoolpublic0
New Directions - Geneva
Schoolpublic0
New Directions Program
Schoolpublic0
2
New Dominion Academy
Schoolpublic0
5
Newport Home Link
Schoolpublic•114 students
Oak Ridge Rssp
Schoolpublic0
5
Parshall Elementary School
Schoolpublic•141 students
2
Parshall High School
Schoolpublic•145 students
1
Peavine Public School
Schoolpublic•137 students
Pend Oreille River School
Schoolpublic•53 students
2
Phoenix-Talent Rising Academy
Schoolpublic•27 students
7
Pine Elementary School
Schoolpublic•210 students
7
Powell Valley Middle School
Schoolpublic•583 students
5
Sadie Halstead Middle School
Schoolpublic•281 students
San Felipe Pueblo Elementary School
Schoolpublic•215 students
6
Sheridan Elementary School
Schoolpublic•502 students
5
Silverthorne Elementary School
Schoolpublic•342 students
8
Snowy Peaks High School
Schoolpublic•81 students
9
St. Paul Elementary School
Schoolpublic•469 students
Stewartstown Community School
Schoolpublic•53 students
6
Stratton Elementary School
Schoolpublic•345 students
Success Academy
Schoolpublic0
Success Academy
Schoolpublic0
4
Summit Cove Elementary School
Schoolpublic•226 students
3
Sumner Elementary School
Schoolpublic•325 students
8
Thomaston High School
Schoolpublic•317 students
2
Thomasville Primary School
Schoolpublic•743 students
8
Union Primary School
Schoolpublic•861 students
7
Upper Blue Elementary School
Schoolpublic•237 students
2
Utah International Charter School
Schoolcharter•236 students
Vaughn School
Schoolpublic•125 students
West Aurora High School Rssp
Schoolpublic0
4
Willard Avenue K-8 School
Schoolpublic•893 students
Wise Co. Alternative Ed. Center
Schoolpublic0
Wise County Career-Technical Center
Schoolpublic0
7
Wise Primary School
Schoolpublic•607 students
Woodson Kindergarten Center
Schoolpublic•352 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityModerateAdded 2d ago
Derry Hides Student Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Derry Township School District · Pennsylvania
The Derry Township School District has implemented a policy regarding student gender identity. This policy instructs school personnel not to disclose a student's gender identity or expression to parents or guardians. Additionally, the district plans to integrate gender identity topics into its curriculum and ensure unfiltered access to LGBTQ-related information on school computers.
Occurred on March 27, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 2d ago
District Implements Race-Based Programs
Alleged incident in Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District · New York
A school district implemented state-mandated diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. This involved forming race-based student and staff groups, including a White Allies Anti-Racism Study and Action Group and a BIPOC Student Union. These initiatives aim to promote racial justice and address concepts like white privilege and systemic racism within the school community.
Occurred on June 1, 2020Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 2d ago
Superintendent's Divisive Race Remarks
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
A Colorado school district's superintendent made controversial remarks regarding 'privileged White people' during an official training session. These comments have raised questions about the district's approach to diversity and inclusion.
Occurred on April 4, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 2d ago
Superintendent apologizes for parent remarks
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
A school district superintendent apologized for public comments made about parent committees. The superintendent expressed regret for generalizing groups of parent volunteers and referencing 'privileged white people.' This incident caused controversy within the community.
Occurred on April 9, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 2d ago
Districts face race discrimination complaints
Alleged incident in Summit Re-1 School District · Colorado
Two school districts are facing civil rights complaints. A parental rights organization alleges the districts discriminated against parents based on race. This stems from the districts' use of racially-organized affinity groups.
Occurred on April 26, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Data aggregated from 142 schools in Glidden-Ralston Community School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.