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Davis County Schools & Education

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,293

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,591

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#14

of 99 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Davis County

Measured School Summary

Davis County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,293 per pupil, Davis County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Davis 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

4 public schools and 1 district 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 #14 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

4.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,293

$298 below the state average

School coverage

4

1 district 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

Davis County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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.

Parent decision brief

What Davis 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.

Small-system county

Davis County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#14

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.

Davis County Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,263 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 1

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Davis County 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 Davis County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Davis 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.

Streamlined Rural Education System

Davis County operates a centralized system with four public schools serving 1,263 students. This single-district county maintains one elementary, one middle, and one high school to cover all grade levels.

The Davis County Community District

Davis County Community School District manages all four local schools and 100% of the county's enrollment. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience for all local families.

Quiet and Consistently Rural

All four schools are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where the average school size is just 316 students. Davis County Elementary is the largest hub with 480 students, while the DC Online program offers a niche alternative for 19 learners.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Davis County

Reported Enrollment

1,263

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1

1 School District in Davis County

Davis County Comm School District

4 schools
1,263 students enrolled

4 Public Schools in Davis 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 4 of 4 matching schools

Davis County Elementary

Davis County Comm School District

Bloomfield, 52537 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary480 students

Davis County Community High School

Davis County Comm School District

Bloomfield, 52537 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High408 students

Davis County Middle School

Davis County Comm School District

Bloomfield, 52537 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle356 students

DC Online

Davis County Comm School District

Bloomfield, 52537 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Virtual19 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,293

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 Davis County?
Davis 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 Davis County?
The high school graduation rate in Davis County is 97.0%, 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 Davis County spend per student?
Davis County spends $7,293 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 Davis County, Iowa — FAQ

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

Davis County operates a centralized system with four public schools serving 1,263 students. This single-district county maintains one elementary, one middle, and one high school to cover all grade levels.

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

Davis County Community School District manages all four local schools and 100% of the county's enrollment. There are no charter schools, ensuring a unified traditional public school experience for all local families.

What is the school experience like in Davis County?

All four schools are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit atmosphere where the average school size is just 316 students. Davis County Elementary is the largest hub with 480 students, while the DC Online program offers a niche alternative for 19 learners.

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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.