Emmet County Schools & Education
Emmet County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,370
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#10
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Emmet County
Measured School Summary
Emmet County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 93.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Emmet County spends $8,370 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Emmet 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
73/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #10 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
93.1%
0.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,370
$779 above 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
Emmet 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.
What Emmet 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
Emmet 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
#10
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist
Elementary to high school visible
1,189 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Emmet 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?
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 Emmet 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.
Efficient and Focused Schooling
Emmet County maintains four public schools that serve 1,383 students. The county’s educational infrastructure is focused on a town-centered model with two high schools, one middle school, and one elementary school.
Estherville Lincoln Central Hub
The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District serves 1,189 students across three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, ensuring all students benefit from the high local per-pupil funding.
A Town-Centric Education Atmosphere
Three of the county's four schools are located in town settings, while one remains rural, with an average size of 346 students. Demoney Elementary is the largest local school, providing a central hub for 493 young learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Emmet County
Reported Enrollment
1,383
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Emmet County
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist
4 Public Schools in Emmet 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demoney Elementary | Record | Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist | Estherville, 51334Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 493 |
| Estherville Lincoln Central High School | Record | Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist | Estherville, 51334Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 384 |
| Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School | Record | Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist | Estherville, 51334Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 312 |
| North Union High School | Record | North Union Comm School District | Armstrong, 50514Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 194 |
Demoney Elementary
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist
Estherville, 51334 / Town: Remote
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist
Estherville, 51334 / Town: Remote
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
Estherville Lincoln Central Com Sch Dist
Estherville, 51334 / Town: Remote
North Union High School
North Union Comm School District
Armstrong, 50514 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,370
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Emmet County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Emmet County, Iowa?
Emmet County maintains four public schools that serve 1,383 students. The county’s educational infrastructure is focused on a town-centered model with two high schools, one middle school, and one elementary school.
What are the major school districts in Emmet County, Iowa?
The Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District serves 1,189 students across three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, ensuring all students benefit from the high local per-pupil funding.
What is the school experience like in Emmet County?
Three of the county's four schools are located in town settings, while one remains rural, with an average size of 346 students. Demoney Elementary is the largest local school, providing a central hub for 493 young learners.
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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.