Chickasaw County Schools & Education
Chickasaw County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,717
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#5
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Chickasaw County
Measured School Summary
Chickasaw County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 96.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,717 per pupil, Chickasaw County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Chickasaw 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
7 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
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
96.4%
4.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,717
$126 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Chickasaw County has 7 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 Chickasaw 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
Chickasaw 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
#5
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.
New Hampton Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,019 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
582 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
Elementary and middle visible
352 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Sumner-Fredericksburg 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 Chickasaw County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw 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.
Educational Access in Chickasaw
Chickasaw County provides seven public schools across three districts, serving a total of 1,953 students. The infrastructure is comprised of three elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This compact system ensures that local families have accessible schooling throughout the region.
Local District Spotlights
The New Hampton Community School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 1,019 students across its facilities. Other significant districts include Sumner-Fredericksburg and Nashua-Plainfield, which collectively provide diverse options for area residents. The county does not host any charter schools at this time.
Rural Roots and Personalized Learning
Six of the seven schools are located in rural locales, reflecting the county’s agricultural character. New Hampton Elementary is the largest school with 401 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 279 students. This scale ensures that students are part of a manageable, well-connected learning environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Chickasaw County
Reported Enrollment
1,953
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Chickasaw County
New Hampton Comm School District
Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District
7 Public Schools in Chickasaw 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampton Elementary School | Record | New Hampton Comm School District | New Hampton, 50659Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 401 |
| New Hampton High School | Record | New Hampton Comm School District | New Hampton, 50659Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 339 |
| Nashua-Plainfield Junior-SeniorHigh School | Record | Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District | Nashua, 50658Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 310 |
| New Hampton Middle School | Record | New Hampton Comm School District | New Hampton, 50659Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 279 |
| Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School | Record | Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District | Nashua, 50658Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 272 |
| Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School | Record | Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District | Fredericksburg, 50630Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 224 |
| Fredericksburg Elem School | Record | Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District | Fredericksburg, 50630Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 128 |
New Hampton Elementary School
New Hampton Comm School District
New Hampton, 50659 / Town: Distant
New Hampton High School
New Hampton Comm School District
New Hampton, 50659 / Rural: Fringe
Nashua-Plainfield Junior-SeniorHigh School
Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District
Nashua, 50658 / Rural: Distant
New Hampton Middle School
New Hampton Comm School District
New Hampton, 50659 / Rural: Fringe
Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School
Nashua-Plainfield Comm School District
Nashua, 50658 / Rural: Distant
Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School
Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
Fredericksburg, 50630 / Rural: Distant
Fredericksburg Elem School
Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
Fredericksburg, 50630 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,717
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Chickasaw County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Chickasaw County, Iowa?
Chickasaw County provides seven public schools across three districts, serving a total of 1,953 students. The infrastructure is comprised of three elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This compact system ensures that local families have accessible schooling throughout the region.
What are the major school districts in Chickasaw County, Iowa?
The New Hampton Community School District is the largest in the county, enrolling 1,019 students across its facilities. Other significant districts include Sumner-Fredericksburg and Nashua-Plainfield, which collectively provide diverse options for area residents. The county does not host any charter schools at this time.
What is the school experience like in Chickasaw County?
Six of the seven schools are located in rural locales, reflecting the county’s agricultural character. New Hampton Elementary is the largest school with 401 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 279 students. This scale ensures that students are part of a manageable, well-connected learning environment.
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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.