Appanoose County Schools & Education
Appanoose County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,166
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#54
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Appanoose County
Measured School Summary
Appanoose County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,166 per pupil, Appanoose County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Appanoose 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
8 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
1.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,166
$425 below the state average
School coverage
8
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
Appanoose County has 8 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 Appanoose 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
Appanoose 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
#54
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Centerville Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,339 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Moravia Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
382 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Moulton-Udell Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
164 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Centerville 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 Appanoose County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Appanoose 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 Appanoose 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.
The Educational Backbone of Appanoose
Appanoose County manages eight public schools across three districts, educating a total of 1,885 students. The system is well-distributed, including three elementary schools and three high schools to serve local communities.
Centerville Schools Lead the Way
Centerville Community School District is the largest provider, serving 1,339 students across four schools. Public education in Appanoose is entirely district-based, with no charter schools operating in the county.
A Mix of Town Hubs and Rural Outposts
Schools are divided between town and rural locales, with an average school size of 236 students. Lakeview Elementary in Centerville is the largest school with 575 students, providing a contrast to smaller rural facilities like those in the Moravia district.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Appanoose County
Reported Enrollment
1,885
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Appanoose County
Centerville Comm School District
Moravia Comm School District
Moulton-Udell Comm School District
8 Public Schools in Appanoose 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Record | Centerville Comm School District | Centerville, 52544Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 575 |
| Centerville High School | Record | Centerville Comm School District | Centerville, 52544Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 404 |
| Howar Middle School | Record | Centerville Comm School District | Centerville, 52544Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 299 |
| Moravia High School | Record | Moravia Comm School District | Moravia, 52571Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 224 |
| Moravia Elementary School | Record | Moravia Comm School District | Moravia, 52571Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 158 |
| Moulton Elementary School | Record | Moulton-Udell Comm School District | Moulton, 52572Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 97 |
| Moulton-Udell High School | Record | Moulton-Udell Comm School District | Moulton, 52572Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 67 |
| Centerville Community Preschool Bldg | Record | Centerville Comm School District | Centerville, 52544Town: Remote | PK | Other | 61 |
Lakeview Elementary
Centerville Comm School District
Centerville, 52544 / Rural: Fringe
Centerville High School
Centerville Comm School District
Centerville, 52544 / Town: Remote
Howar Middle School
Centerville Comm School District
Centerville, 52544 / Town: Remote
Moravia High School
Moravia Comm School District
Moravia, 52571 / Rural: Distant
Moravia Elementary School
Moravia Comm School District
Moravia, 52571 / Rural: Distant
Moulton Elementary School
Moulton-Udell Comm School District
Moulton, 52572 / Rural: Distant
Moulton-Udell High School
Moulton-Udell Comm School District
Moulton, 52572 / Rural: Distant
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
Centerville Comm School District
Centerville, 52544 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,166
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Appanoose County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Appanoose County, Iowa?
Appanoose County manages eight public schools across three districts, educating a total of 1,885 students. The system is well-distributed, including three elementary schools and three high schools to serve local communities.
What are the major school districts in Appanoose County, Iowa?
Centerville Community School District is the largest provider, serving 1,339 students across four schools. Public education in Appanoose is entirely district-based, with no charter schools operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Appanoose County?
Schools are divided between town and rural locales, with an average school size of 236 students. Lakeview Elementary in Centerville is the largest school with 575 students, providing a contrast to smaller rural facilities like those in the Moravia district.
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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.