Allamakee County Schools & Education
Allamakee County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,959
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#29
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Allamakee County
Measured School Summary
Allamakee County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,959 per pupil, Allamakee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 12% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Allamakee County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
11 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #29 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.8%
0.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,959
$368 above the state average
School coverage
11
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Allamakee County has 11 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Allamakee County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Allamakee County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#29
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Allamakee Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,121 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Postville Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
694 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
330 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Allamakee Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Allamakee County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Allamakee County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Allamakee County, Iowa
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Diverse Mix of Towns and Rural Schools
Allamakee County supports 11 public schools across three districts, serving a total student body of 2,145. The infrastructure is robust, featuring four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
Serving the Waukon and Postville Regions
The Allamakee Community School District is the largest in the area, enrolling 1,121 students across four schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's landscape, as no charter schools are currently in operation.
Blending Town and Country Life
Schools here are split between rural settings and small-town environments, with an average enrollment of 195 students. Waukon High School is the largest campus with 380 students, while several smaller schools provide the quiet of the Iowa countryside.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Allamakee County
Reported Enrollment
2,145
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Allamakee County
Allamakee Comm School District
Postville Comm School District
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District
11 Public Schools in Allamakee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waukon High School | Record | Allamakee Comm School District | Waukon, 52172Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 380 |
| John R Mott Jr/Hi School | Record | Postville Comm School District | Postville, 52162Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 351 |
| Cora B Darling Elementary | Record | Postville Comm School District | Postville, 52162Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 312 |
| Waukon Middle School | Record | Allamakee Comm School District | Waukon, 52172Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 270 |
| West Campus Elementary School | Record | Allamakee Comm School District | Waukon, 52172Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 265 |
| East Campus Elementary School | Record | Allamakee Comm School District | Waukon, 52172Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 206 |
| New Albin Elementary School | Record | Eastern Allamakee Comm School District | Lansing, 52160Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 155 |
| Kee High School | Record | Eastern Allamakee Comm School District | Lansing, 52151Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 99 |
| Lansing Middle School | Record | Eastern Allamakee Comm School District | Lansing, 52151Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 76 |
| Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center | Record | Postville Comm School District | Postville, 52162Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 17 |
| Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Ogden St | Record | Postville Comm School District | Postville, 52162Rural: Remote | PK | Other | 14 |
Waukon High School
Allamakee Comm School District
Waukon, 52172 / Town: Distant
John R Mott Jr/Hi School
Postville Comm School District
Postville, 52162 / Rural: Remote
Cora B Darling Elementary
Postville Comm School District
Postville, 52162 / Rural: Remote
Waukon Middle School
Allamakee Comm School District
Waukon, 52172 / Town: Distant
West Campus Elementary School
Allamakee Comm School District
Waukon, 52172 / Town: Distant
East Campus Elementary School
Allamakee Comm School District
Waukon, 52172 / Town: Distant
New Albin Elementary School
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District
Lansing, 52160 / Rural: Distant
Kee High School
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District
Lansing, 52151 / Rural: Distant
Lansing Middle School
Eastern Allamakee Comm School District
Lansing, 52151 / Rural: Distant
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/REC Center
Postville Comm School District
Postville, 52162 / Rural: Remote
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Ogden St
Postville Comm School District
Postville, 52162 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,959
State avg $7,591
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Allamakee County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Iowa counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Iowa?
How should I read the school score in Allamakee County?
What is the graduation rate in Allamakee County?
How much does Allamakee County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Allamakee County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Allamakee County, Iowa?
Allamakee County supports 11 public schools across three districts, serving a total student body of 2,145. The infrastructure is robust, featuring four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Allamakee County, Iowa?
The Allamakee Community School District is the largest in the area, enrolling 1,121 students across four schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's landscape, as no charter schools are currently in operation.
What is the school experience like in Allamakee County?
Schools here are split between rural settings and small-town environments, with an average enrollment of 195 students. Waukon High School is the largest campus with 380 students, while several smaller schools provide the quiet of the Iowa countryside.
Counties with Similar School Profile
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.