Boone County Schools & Education
Boone County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,341
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#20
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Boone County
Measured School Summary
Boone County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 96.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,341 per pupil, Boone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Boone 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
14 public schools and 4 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #20 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
96.2%
3.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,341
$250 below the state average
School coverage
14
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Boone County has 14 public schools across 4 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 Boone 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.
Higher-signal county
Boone County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#20
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Boone Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,976 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Ogden Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
724 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Madrid Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
668 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
United Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
361 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Boone Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Boone County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Boone 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 Boone 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 Robust System of Town and Country Schools
Boone County supports 14 public schools across four districts, serving a total of 3,847 students. The landscape includes six elementary schools and four high schools, offering plenty of choice for local families.
Leading with the Boone District
The Boone Community School District is the largest in the area, enrolling 1,976 students across five schools. The county also features one alternative school, but like its neighbors, it has no charter school presence.
A Blend of Town and Rural Settings
Nine schools are located in rural areas while five serve local towns, creating an average school size of 275 students. Boone High School is the largest campus with 711 students, providing a comprehensive high school experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Boone County
Reported Enrollment
3,847
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Boone County
Boone Comm School District
Ogden Comm School District
Madrid Comm School District
United Comm School District
14 Public Schools in Boone 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone High School | Record | Boone Comm School District | Boone, 50036Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 711 |
| Boone Middle School | Record | Boone Comm School District | Boone, 50036Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 582 |
| United Community School | Record | United Comm School District | Boone, 50036Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 361 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Record | Boone Comm School District | Boone, 50036Town: Fringe | 2–4 | Primary | 357 |
| Ogden Elementary School | Record | Ogden Comm School District | Ogden, 50212Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 321 |
| Madrid Elementary School | Record | Madrid Comm School District | Madrid, 50156Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 293 |
| Ogden High School | Record | Ogden Comm School District | Ogden, 50212Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 238 |
| Madrid High School | Record | Madrid Comm School District | Madrid, 50156Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 206 |
| Page Elementary School | Record | Boone Comm School District | Boone, 50036Town: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 198 |
| Ogden Middle School | Record | Ogden Comm School District | Ogden, 50212Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 165 |
| Madrid Junior High School | Record | Madrid Comm School District | Madrid, 50156Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 153 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Boone Comm School District | Boone, 50036Town: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 128 |
| Woodward Academy | Record | Woodward-Granger Comm School District | Woodward, 50276Rural: Distant | 5–12 | Alternative | 118 |
| Madrid Elementary Preschool | Record | Madrid Comm School District | Madrid, 50156Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 16 |
United Community School
United Comm School District
Boone, 50036 / Rural: Fringe
Franklin Elementary School
Boone Comm School District
Boone, 50036 / Town: Fringe
Ogden Elementary School
Ogden Comm School District
Ogden, 50212 / Rural: Distant
Madrid Elementary School
Madrid Comm School District
Madrid, 50156 / Rural: Distant
Madrid High School
Madrid Comm School District
Madrid, 50156 / Rural: Distant
Page Elementary School
Boone Comm School District
Boone, 50036 / Town: Fringe
Ogden Middle School
Ogden Comm School District
Ogden, 50212 / Rural: Distant
Madrid Junior High School
Madrid Comm School District
Madrid, 50156 / Rural: Distant
Lincoln Elementary School
Boone Comm School District
Boone, 50036 / Town: Fringe
Woodward Academy
Woodward-Granger Comm School District
Woodward, 50276 / Rural: Distant
Madrid Elementary Preschool
Madrid Comm School District
Madrid, 50156 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,341
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Boone County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Boone County, Iowa?
Boone County supports 14 public schools across four districts, serving a total of 3,847 students. The landscape includes six elementary schools and four high schools, offering plenty of choice for local families.
What are the major school districts in Boone County, Iowa?
The Boone Community School District is the largest in the area, enrolling 1,976 students across five schools. The county also features one alternative school, but like its neighbors, it has no charter school presence.
What is the school experience like in Boone County?
Nine schools are located in rural areas while five serve local towns, creating an average school size of 275 students. Boone High School is the largest campus with 711 students, providing a comprehensive high school experience.
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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.