Butler County Schools & Education
Butler County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,711
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#81
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Butler County
Measured School Summary
Butler County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,711 per pupil, Butler County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Butler 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #81 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
89.5%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,711
$120 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
Butler 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 Butler 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
Butler 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
#81
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below 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.
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
853 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
North Butler Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
567 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Clarksville Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
311 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Aplington-Parkersburg 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 Butler County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Butler 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 Butler 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.
Intimate Schools for a Close-Knit County
Butler County provides 11 public schools across three districts, serving a total student body of 2,269. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools and three high schools focused on serving the local rural population.
Solid Performance and Local Investment
Butler County invests $7,711 per student, which is higher than the Iowa state average of $7,591. This investment yields a graduation rate of 89.5%, comfortably exceeding the national average of 87%.
Aplington-Parkersburg Leads Enrollment
The Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District is the largest in the county, managing four schools and 853 students. There are no charter schools in Butler County, as the community relies on its three well-established public districts.
The Heart of Rural Education
Every single school in Butler County is classified as rural, creating a consistent and cohesive educational environment. With an average school size of 206 students, schools like North Butler Elementary offer an intimate learning experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Butler County
Reported Enrollment
2,269
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Butler County
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
North Butler Comm School District
Clarksville Comm School District
11 Public Schools in Butler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Butler Elementary | Record | North Butler Comm School District | Allison, 50602Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 296 |
| North Butler Jr/Sr High School | Record | North Butler Comm School District | Greene, 50636Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 271 |
| Aplington-Parkersburg High School | Record | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | Parkersburg, 50665Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 264 |
| Parkersburg Elementary School | Record | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | Parkersburg, 50665Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 216 |
| Dike-New Hartford Junior High School | Record | Dike-New Hartford Comm School District | New Hartford, 50660Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 215 |
| Aplington Elementary School | Record | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | Aplington, 50604Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 194 |
| Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School | Record | Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District | Aplington, 50604Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 179 |
| Shell Rock Elementary School | Record | Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District | Shell Rock, 50670Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 172 |
| Clarksville Elementary School | Record | Clarksville Comm School District | Clarksville, 50619Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 170 |
| New Hartford Elementary School | Record | Dike-New Hartford Comm School District | New Hartford, 50660Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 151 |
| Clarksville High School | Record | Clarksville Comm School District | Clarksville, 50619Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 141 |
North Butler Elementary
North Butler Comm School District
Allison, 50602 / Rural: Distant
North Butler Jr/Sr High School
North Butler Comm School District
Greene, 50636 / Rural: Remote
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
Parkersburg, 50665 / Rural: Distant
Parkersburg Elementary School
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
Parkersburg, 50665 / Rural: Distant
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
New Hartford, 50660 / Rural: Distant
Aplington Elementary School
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
Aplington, 50604 / Rural: Distant
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District
Aplington, 50604 / Rural: Distant
Shell Rock Elementary School
Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District
Shell Rock, 50670 / Rural: Distant
Clarksville Elementary School
Clarksville Comm School District
Clarksville, 50619 / Rural: Distant
New Hartford Elementary School
Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
New Hartford, 50660 / Rural: Distant
Clarksville High School
Clarksville Comm School District
Clarksville, 50619 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,711
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Butler County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Butler County, Iowa?
Butler County provides 11 public schools across three districts, serving a total student body of 2,269. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools and three high schools focused on serving the local rural population.
How do schools in Butler County perform academically?
Butler County invests $7,711 per student, which is higher than the Iowa state average of $7,591. This investment yields a graduation rate of 89.5%, comfortably exceeding the national average of 87%.
What are the major school districts in Butler County, Iowa?
The Aplington-Parkersburg Community School District is the largest in the county, managing four schools and 853 students. There are no charter schools in Butler County, as the community relies on its three well-established public districts.
What is the school experience like in Butler County?
Every single school in Butler County is classified as rural, creating a consistent and cohesive educational environment. With an average school size of 206 students, schools like North Butler Elementary offer an intimate learning 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.