Can I use Cass County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Cass County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Cass County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Cass County?

Start with the 13 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Cass County Schools & Education

Name: Cass County, Iowa Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Cass County, Iowa

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

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,223

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,591

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#95

of 99 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cass County

Measured School Summary

Cass County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.2%.

Funding Context

At $7,223 per pupil, Cass County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 30% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cass 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

13 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

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #95 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.

Completion

88.2%

4.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,223

$368 below the state average

School coverage

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

Cass County has 13 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Cass 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.

Choice-program county

Cass County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.

State position

#95

of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.

Atlantic Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,555 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

CAM Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,441 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Griswold Comm School District

Elementary and high visible

431 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CAM 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 Cass County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Cass County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Cass 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.

Broad Options Across the County

Cass County features 13 public schools across three districts, educating 3,427 students. This includes six elementary schools and four high schools, providing a complete K-12 path for local residents.

Atlantic and CAM Drive Enrollment

The Atlantic Community School District is the largest with 1,555 students, though the CAM District also has a significant presence with 1,441 students. No charter schools exist in the county, emphasizing the role of these local districts.

Modern Options in a Rural Setting

The county features nine rural and four town-based schools, with an average size of 264 students. Uniquely, Iowa Connections Academy High School serves 595 students, providing a large-scale virtual high school option alongside traditional town schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Cass County

Reported Enrollment

3,427

13 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6

Middle3

High4

Other0

3 School Districts in Cass County

Atlantic Comm School District

4 schools

1,555 students

CAM Comm School District

7 schools

1,441 students

Griswold Comm School District

2 schools

431 students

13 Public Schools in Cass 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

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Public schools in Cass County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Iowa Connections Academy High School	Record	CAM Comm School District	Anita, 50020Rural: Remote	9–12	Virtual	595
Washington Elementary School	Record	Atlantic Comm School District	Atlantic, 50022Town: Remote	PK–3	Primary	515
Atlantic High School	Record	Atlantic Comm School District	Atlantic, 50022Town: Remote	9–12	High	485
Atlantic Middle School	Record	Atlantic Comm School District	Atlantic, 50022Town: Remote	6–8	Middle	329
Griswold Elementary	Record	Griswold Comm School District	Griswold, 51535Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	231
Schuler Elementary School	Record	Atlantic Comm School District	Atlantic, 50022Town: Remote	4–5	Primary	226
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School	Record	CAM Comm School District	Anita, 50020Rural: Remote	6–8	Virtual	221
Griswold Middle/High School	Record	Griswold Comm School District	Griswold, 51535Rural: Remote	6–12	High	200
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary	Record	CAM Comm School District	Anita, 50020Rural: Remote	KG–5	Virtual	171
CAM High School	Record	CAM Comm School District	Anita, 50020Rural: Remote	9–12	High	143
CAM South Elementary School	Record	CAM Comm School District	Massena, 50853Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	109
CAM Middle School	Record	CAM Comm School District	Massena, 50853Rural: Remote	6–8	Middle	105
CAM North Elementary	Record	CAM Comm School District	Anita, 50020Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	97

Iowa Connections Academy High School

CAM Comm School District

Anita, 50020 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12Virtual595 students

Washington Elementary School

Atlantic Comm School District

Atlantic, 50022 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–3Primary515 students

Atlantic High School

Atlantic Comm School District

Atlantic, 50022 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High485 students

Atlantic Middle School

Atlantic Comm School District

Atlantic, 50022 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle329 students

Griswold Elementary

Griswold Comm School District

Griswold, 51535 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary231 students

Schuler Elementary School

Atlantic Comm School District

Atlantic, 50022 / Town: Remote

Record4–5Primary226 students

Iowa Connections Academy Middle School

CAM Comm School District

Anita, 50020 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Virtual221 students

Griswold Middle/High School

Griswold Comm School District

Griswold, 51535 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High200 students

Iowa Connections Academy Elementary

CAM Comm School District

Anita, 50020 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Virtual171 students

CAM High School

CAM Comm School District

Anita, 50020 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High143 students

CAM South Elementary School

CAM Comm School District

Massena, 50853 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary109 students

CAM Middle School

CAM Comm School District

Massena, 50853 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle105 students

CAM North Elementary

CAM Comm School District

Anita, 50020 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary97 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,223

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 Cass County?

Cass County has a school score of 43/100, which is a midrange 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 Cass County?

The high school graduation rate in Cass County is 88.2%, 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 Cass County spend per student?

Cass County spends $7,223 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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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