Floyd County Schools & Education
Floyd County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Central Springs Comm School District
Elementary and middle visible
440 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
422 students
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
3 School Districts in Floyd County
Charles City Comm School District
Central Springs Comm School District
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District
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 dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City High School | Record | Charles City Comm School District | Charles City, 50616Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 534 |
| Charles City MS | Record | Charles City Comm School District | Charles City, 50616Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 423 |
| Washington Elementary School | Record | Charles City Comm School District | Charles City, 50616Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 375 |
| Central Springs Middle School | Record | Central Springs Comm School District | Nora Springs, 50458Rural: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 277 |
| RRMR Elementary School | Record | Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District | Rockford, 50468Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 248 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Charles City Comm School District | Charles City, 50616Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 184 |
| Rockford Junior-Senior High School | Record | Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District | Rockford, 50468Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 174 |
| Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs | Record | Central Springs Comm School District | Nora Springs, 50458Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 163 |
Charles City High School
Charles City Comm School District
Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote
Charles City MS
Charles City Comm School District
Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote
Washington Elementary School
Charles City Comm School District
Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote
Central Springs Middle School
Central Springs Comm School District
Nora Springs, 50458 / Rural: Distant
RRMR Elementary School
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District
Rockford, 50468 / Rural: Remote
Lincoln Elementary School
Charles City Comm School District
Charles City, 50616 / Town: Remote
Rockford Junior-Senior High School
Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Comm School District
Rockford, 50468 / Rural: Remote
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
Central Springs Comm School District
Nora Springs, 50458 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,704
State avg $7,591
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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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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.