Greene County Schools & Education
Greene County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,610
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
53/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#77
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Greene County
Measured School Summary
Greene County performs at an average level with a school score of 53/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,610 per pupil, Greene County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Greene 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
5 public schools and 2 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
53/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #77 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,610
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
5
2 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
Greene County has 5 public schools across 2 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 Greene 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
Greene 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
#77
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Greene County Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,259 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Paton-Churdan Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
188 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Greene County Comm School District 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 Greene County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Greene 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 Greene 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.
Concentrated Quality in Greene County
Five public schools serve Greene County's 1,447 students through two main districts. The county maintains a focused infrastructure of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Greene County Community District Takes the Lead
The Greene County Community School District enrolls 1,259 students, making it the dominant educational force in the area. The smaller Paton-Churdan district provides alternative options with 188 students across two schools.
Larger Campuses in a Rural Landscape
While four of the five schools are rural, Greene County Elementary is quite large for the area with 539 students. The average school size is 289, though Paton-Churdan Elementary offers a much smaller environment with just 89 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Greene County
Reported Enrollment
1,447
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Greene County
Greene County Comm School District
Paton-Churdan Comm School District
5 Public Schools in Greene 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Elementary | Record | Greene County Comm School District | Jefferson, 50129Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 539 |
| Greene County High School | Record | Greene County Comm School District | Jefferson, 50129Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 374 |
| Greene County Middle School | Record | Greene County Comm School District | Jefferson, 50129Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 346 |
| Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School | Record | Paton-Churdan Comm School District | Churdan, 50050Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 99 |
| Paton-Churdan Elementary | Record | Paton-Churdan Comm School District | Churdan, 50050Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 89 |
Greene County Elementary
Greene County Comm School District
Jefferson, 50129 / Town: Distant
Greene County High School
Greene County Comm School District
Jefferson, 50129 / Rural: Fringe
Greene County Middle School
Greene County Comm School District
Jefferson, 50129 / Rural: Fringe
Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High School
Paton-Churdan Comm School District
Churdan, 50050 / Rural: Distant
Paton-Churdan Elementary
Paton-Churdan Comm School District
Churdan, 50050 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,610
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Greene County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Greene County, Iowa?
Five public schools serve Greene County's 1,447 students through two main districts. The county maintains a focused infrastructure of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Greene County, Iowa?
The Greene County Community School District enrolls 1,259 students, making it the dominant educational force in the area. The smaller Paton-Churdan district provides alternative options with 188 students across two schools.
What is the school experience like in Greene County?
While four of the five schools are rural, Greene County Elementary is quite large for the area with 539 students. The average school size is 289, though Paton-Churdan Elementary offers a much smaller environment with just 89 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.