Fayette County Schools & Education
Fayette County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,386
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#50
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fayette County
Measured School Summary
Fayette County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.8%.
Funding Context
Fayette County spends $8,386 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 4% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fayette 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
15 public schools and 4 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #50 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
90.8%
1.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,386
$795 above the state average
School coverage
15
4 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
Fayette County has 15 public schools across 4 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 Fayette 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.
Mixed school landscape
Fayette County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#50
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Oelwein Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,345 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,080 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Starmont Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
584 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
West Central Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
321 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
North Fayette Valley Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Fayette County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fayette 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 Fayette 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.
A Network of Rural and Town Schools
Fayette County supports 3,330 students across 15 public schools, including seven elementary and four high schools. Four distinct districts manage this infrastructure, providing a mix of educational environments from Oelwein to North Fayette Valley.
Oelwein and North Fayette Valley Lead the Way
The Oelwein Community School District is the largest provider, serving 1,345 students across five campuses. Notably, the county hosts one charter school, which represents approximately 6.7% of the local educational landscape.
Small Classrooms in a Rural Setting
With ten rural schools and five town-based sites, the average school size is a cozy 222 students. Oelwein Middle School is the largest campus with 359 students, while North Fayette Valley High School serves 333 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Fayette County
Reported Enrollment
3,330
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Fayette County
Oelwein Comm School District
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
Starmont Comm School District
West Central Comm School District
15 Public Schools in Fayette 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Middle School | Record | Oelwein Comm School District | Oelwein, 50662Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 359 |
| Wings Park Elementary School | Record | Oelwein Comm School District | Oelwein, 50662Town: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 345 |
| North Fayette Valley High School | Record | North Fayette Valley Comm School District | West Union, 52175Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 333 |
| Oelwein High School | Record | Oelwein Comm School District | Oelwein, 50662Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 314 |
| Starmont Elementary School | Record | Starmont Comm School District | Arlington, 50606Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 264 |
| West Central PK - 8 School | Record | West Central Comm School District | Maynard, 50655Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 239 |
| North Fayette Valley Middle School | Record | North Fayette Valley Comm School District | Elgin, 52141Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 237 |
| West Union Elementary School | Record | North Fayette Valley Comm School District | West Union, 52175Rural: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 223 |
| Starmont High School | Record | Starmont Comm School District | Arlington, 50606Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 191 |
| Little Husky Learning Center | Record | Oelwein Comm School District | Oelwein, 50622Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 185 |
| Valley Elementary School | Record | North Fayette Valley Comm School District | Elgin, 52141Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 182 |
| Oelwein Online School | Record | Oelwein Comm School District | Oelwein, 50662Town: Distant | PK–12 | Virtual | 142 |
| Starmont Middle School | Record | Starmont Comm School District | Arlington, 50606Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 129 |
| Fayette Elementary | Record | North Fayette Valley Comm School District | Fayette, 52142Rural: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 105 |
| West Central Charter High School | Record | West Central Comm School District | Maynard, 50655Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 82 |
Oelwein Middle School
Oelwein Comm School District
Oelwein, 50662 / Town: Distant
Wings Park Elementary School
Oelwein Comm School District
Oelwein, 50662 / Town: Distant
North Fayette Valley High School
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
West Union, 52175 / Rural: Remote
Oelwein High School
Oelwein Comm School District
Oelwein, 50662 / Town: Distant
Starmont Elementary School
Starmont Comm School District
Arlington, 50606 / Rural: Remote
West Central PK - 8 School
West Central Comm School District
Maynard, 50655 / Rural: Distant
North Fayette Valley Middle School
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
Elgin, 52141 / Rural: Remote
West Union Elementary School
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
West Union, 52175 / Rural: Remote
Starmont High School
Starmont Comm School District
Arlington, 50606 / Rural: Remote
Little Husky Learning Center
Oelwein Comm School District
Oelwein, 50622 / Town: Distant
Valley Elementary School
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
Elgin, 52141 / Rural: Remote
Oelwein Online School
Oelwein Comm School District
Oelwein, 50662 / Town: Distant
Starmont Middle School
Starmont Comm School District
Arlington, 50606 / Rural: Remote
Fayette Elementary
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
Fayette, 52142 / Rural: Remote
West Central Charter High School
West Central Comm School District
Maynard, 50655 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,386
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Fayette County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fayette County, Iowa?
Fayette County supports 3,330 students across 15 public schools, including seven elementary and four high schools. Four distinct districts manage this infrastructure, providing a mix of educational environments from Oelwein to North Fayette Valley.
What are the major school districts in Fayette County, Iowa?
The Oelwein Community School District is the largest provider, serving 1,345 students across five campuses. Notably, the county hosts one charter school, which represents approximately 6.7% of the local educational landscape.
What is the school experience like in Fayette County?
With ten rural schools and five town-based sites, the average school size is a cozy 222 students. Oelwein Middle School is the largest campus with 359 students, while North Fayette Valley High School serves 333 students.
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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.