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Bremer County Schools & Education

Bremer County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,523

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,591

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#15

of 99 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bremer County

Measured School Summary

Bremer County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 95.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,523 per pupil, Bremer County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 17% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bremer 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

18 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

72/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #15 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.

Completion

95.6%

3.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,523

$68 below the state average

School coverage

18

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

Bremer County has 18 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Bremer 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

Bremer 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

#15

of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,132 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

Denver Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

995 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Janesville Consolidated School District

Elementary and high visible

504 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Tripoli Comm School District

Elementary and high visible

389 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Bremer County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bremer 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 Bremer 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 Strong Infrastructure for Learning

Bremer County supports a robust education network with 18 public schools serving 4,904 students across four primary districts. This infrastructure includes eight elementary, two middle, and seven high schools, plus one alternative learning center.

Leading Districts Drive Community Success

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is the largest provider, enrolling 2,304 students across seven different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, reflecting a focus on traditional public district excellence.

Diverse Locales from Towns to Rural Classrooms

Students attend a mix of 13 rural and five town-based schools, with an average school size of 272 students. The environment ranges from larger facilities like Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High with 771 students to more intimate settings like Janesville Elementary.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Bremer County

Reported Enrollment

4,904

18 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle2
High7
Other1

4 School Districts in Bremer County

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

7 schools
2,304 students

Denver Comm School District

4 schools
995 students

Janesville Consolidated School District

2 schools
504 students

Tripoli Comm School District

2 schools
389 students

18 Public Schools in Bremer 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 data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Waverly, 50677 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High771 students

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Waverly, 50677 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle699 students

K-5 Elementary School Lincoln Street Building

Denver Comm School District

Denver, 50622 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary467 students

Wapsie Valley High School

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Fairbank, 50629 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High304 students

Janesville Elementary School

Janesville Consolidated School District

Janesville, 50647 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary267 students

Denver Senior High School

Denver Comm School District

Denver, 50622 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High262 students

Sumner-Fredericksburg HS

Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District

Sumner, 50674 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High260 students

Janesville Junior-Senior High School

Janesville Consolidated School District

Janesville, 50647 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High237 students

Margaretta Carey Elementary School

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Waverly, 50677 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary237 students

West Cedar Elementary School

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Waverly, 50677 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary230 students

Denver Middle School

Denver Comm School District

Denver, 50622 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle207 students

Tripoli Elementary School

Tripoli Comm School District

Tripoli, 50676 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary204 students

Durant Elementary School

Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District

Sumner, 50674 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary197 students

Tripoli Middle/Sr High School

Tripoli Comm School District

Tripoli, 50676 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High185 students

Southeast Elementary School

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Waverly, 50677 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–4Primary164 students

Readlyn Elementary School

Wapsie Valley Comm School District

Readlyn, 50668 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary123 students

Denver Early Elementary School

Denver Comm School District

Denver, 50622 / Rural: Distant

RecordPKOther59 students

Greenview Alternative School

Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District

Waverly, 50677 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Alternative31 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,523

State avg $7,591

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Iowa counties have the highest graduation rates?
Dallas County (97.3%), Clay County (97.0%), and Davis County (97.0%) currently lead Iowa among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Iowa?
Across Iowa counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,591. The highest current county values are Kossuth County ($8,712), Cerro Gordo County ($8,682), and Franklin County ($8,627). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bremer County?
Bremer County has a school score of 72/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bremer County?
The high school graduation rate in Bremer County is 95.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bremer County spend per student?
Bremer County spends $7,523 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Bremer County, Iowa — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Bremer County, Iowa?

Bremer County supports a robust education network with 18 public schools serving 4,904 students across four primary districts. This infrastructure includes eight elementary, two middle, and seven high schools, plus one alternative learning center.

What are the major school districts in Bremer County, Iowa?

The Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is the largest provider, enrolling 2,304 students across seven different schools. There are currently no charter schools in the county, reflecting a focus on traditional public district excellence.

What is the school experience like in Bremer County?

Students attend a mix of 13 rural and five town-based schools, with an average school size of 272 students. The environment ranges from larger facilities like Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High with 771 students to more intimate settings like Janesville Elementary.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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