Cedar County Public Schools
Cedar County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
12
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,212
students
School Districts
5
districts
How to use the Cedar County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Cedar County has 5 district entries. North Cedar Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Tipton has the most listed schools, with 3 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 6 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Cedar County
Reported Enrollment
3,212
12 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Cedar County
Tipton Comm School District
West Branch Comm School District
Durant Comm School District
North Cedar Comm School District
Bennett Comm School District
12 Public Schools in Cedar 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Elementary School | Listed only | West Branch Comm School District | West Branch, 52358Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 370 |
| Durant Elementary School | Listed only | Durant Comm School District | Durant, 52747Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 343 |
| Durant Junior/Senior High School | Listed only | Durant Comm School District | Durant, 52747Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 340 |
| Tipton Elementary School | Listed only | Tipton Comm School District | Tipton, 52772Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 339 |
| Tipton High School | Listed only | Tipton Comm School District | Tipton, 52772Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 310 |
| North Cedar Jr/Sr High School | Listed only | North Cedar Comm School District | Clarence, 52216Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 294 |
| Tipton Middle School | Listed only | Tipton Comm School District | Tipton, 52772Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 292 |
| West Branch Middle School | Listed only | West Branch Comm School District | West Branch, 52358Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 257 |
| West Branch High School | Listed only | West Branch Comm School District | West Branch, 52358Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 244 |
| North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center | Listed only | North Cedar Comm School District | Lowden, 52255Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 178 |
| North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr | Listed only | North Cedar Comm School District | Mechanicsville, 52306Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 159 |
| Bennett Elementary School | Listed only | Bennett Comm School District | Bennett, 52721Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 86 |
Hoover Elementary School
West Branch Comm School District
West Branch, 52358 / Rural: Distant
Durant Elementary School
Durant Comm School District
Durant, 52747 / Rural: Distant
Durant Junior/Senior High School
Durant Comm School District
Durant, 52747 / Rural: Distant
Tipton Elementary School
Tipton Comm School District
Tipton, 52772 / Rural: Fringe
Tipton High School
Tipton Comm School District
Tipton, 52772 / Town: Distant
North Cedar Jr/Sr High School
North Cedar Comm School District
Clarence, 52216 / Rural: Distant
Tipton Middle School
Tipton Comm School District
Tipton, 52772 / Rural: Fringe
West Branch Middle School
West Branch Comm School District
West Branch, 52358 / Rural: Distant
West Branch High School
West Branch Comm School District
West Branch, 52358 / Rural: Distant
North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center
North Cedar Comm School District
Lowden, 52255 / Rural: Distant
North Cedar Mechanicsville Elem Ctr
North Cedar Comm School District
Mechanicsville, 52306 / Rural: Distant
Bennett Elementary School
Bennett Comm School District
Bennett, 52721 / Rural: Distant
Cedar County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Cedar County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Cedar County public school directory?
The directory lists 12 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Cedar County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Cedar County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Cedar County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Cedar County?
Start with the 5 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.