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Floyd County Schools & Education

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

87.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

87.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,704

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,591

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#89

of 99 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Floyd County

Measured School Summary

Floyd County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.5%.

Funding Context

At $7,704 per pupil, Floyd County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 23% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Floyd 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

8 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

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #89 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.

Completion

87.5%

4.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,704

$113 above the state average

School coverage

8

3 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

Floyd County has 8 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.

Parent decision brief

What Floyd 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

Floyd 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

#89

of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below 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.

Charles City Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,516 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Central Springs Comm School District

Elementary and middle visible

440 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District

Elementary and high visible

422 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Central Springs 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 Floyd County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Floyd 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 Floyd 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.

Education Centered in Charles City

Floyd County operates eight public schools serving 2,378 students across three districts. The system includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to support local youth.

Charles City District Dominates Enrollment

The Charles City Community School District serves 1,516 students, accounting for more than half of the county's total enrollment. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's three districts.

Balanced Town and Rural Learning

The county features an even split between four town-based schools and four rural sites. Charles City High School is the largest facility with 534 students, while RRMR Elementary provides a smaller environment for 248 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Floyd County

Reported Enrollment

2,378

8 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other0

3 School Districts in Floyd County

Charles City Comm School District

4 schools
1,516 students

Central Springs Comm School District

4 schools
813 students

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District

2 schools
422 students

8 Public Schools in Floyd 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 8 of 8 matching schools

Charles City High School

Charles City Comm School District

Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High534 students

Charles City MS

Charles City Comm School District

Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle423 students

Washington Elementary School

Charles City Comm School District

Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary375 students

Central Springs Middle School

Central Springs Comm School District

Nora Springs, 50458 / Rural: Distant

Record4–8Middle277 students

RRMR Elementary School

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District

Rockford, 50468 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary248 students

Lincoln Elementary School

Charles City Comm School District

Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote

Record3–4Primary184 students

Rockford Junior-Senior High School

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District

Rockford, 50468 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High174 students

Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs

Central Springs Comm School District

Nora Springs, 50458 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary163 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,704

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 Floyd County?
Floyd County has a school score of 47/100, which is a midrange 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 Floyd County?
The high school graduation rate in Floyd County is 87.5%, 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 Floyd County spend per student?
Floyd County spends $7,704 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 Floyd County, Iowa — FAQ

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

Floyd County operates eight public schools serving 2,378 students across three districts. The system includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools to support local youth.

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

The Charles City Community School District serves 1,516 students, accounting for more than half of the county's total enrollment. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county's three districts.

What is the school experience like in Floyd County?

The county features an even split between four town-based schools and four rural sites. Charles City High School is the largest facility with 534 students, while RRMR Elementary provides a smaller environment for 248 students.

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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.