Grundy County Schools & Education
Grundy County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,417
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#19
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Grundy County
Measured School Summary
Grundy County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 95.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,417 per pupil, Grundy County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Grundy 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
11 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #19 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
95.8%
3.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,417
$174 below the state average
School coverage
11
3 districts 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
Grundy County has 11 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 Grundy 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.
Higher-signal county
Grundy County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#19
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Grundy Center Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
724 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
579 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
465 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Dike-New Hartford 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 Grundy County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Grundy 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 Grundy 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.
Expansive Rural Schooling in Grundy
Grundy County provides 11 public schools for 2,350 students across three districts. This robust infrastructure features five elementary schools and four high schools to serve the region's youth.
Dike-New Hartford Leads Three Key Districts
The Dike-New Hartford Community School District is the largest, managing four schools and 945 students. Grundy Center and Gladbrook-Reinbeck districts also play significant roles, with no charter schools currently in the county.
Deeply Rural with Small School Comforts
Every school in the county is rural, fostering a community-centric feel with an average size of 214 students. Dike Elementary is the largest campus with 312 students, ensuring personalized attention is a standard across the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Grundy County
Reported Enrollment
2,350
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Grundy County
Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
Grundy Center Comm School District
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District
11 Public Schools in Grundy 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dike Elementary School | Record | Dike-New Hartford Comm School District | Dike, 50624Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 312 |
| Grundy Center Elementary School | Record | Grundy Center Comm School District | Grundy Center, 50638Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 277 |
| Dike-New Hartford High School | Record | Dike-New Hartford Comm School District | Dike, 50624Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 267 |
| Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School | Record | Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District | Reinbeck, 50669Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 253 |
| Grundy Center High School | Record | Grundy Center Comm School District | Grundy Center, 50638Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 235 |
| Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. High & High School | Record | Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District | Reinbeck, 50669Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 212 |
| Grundy Center Middle School | Record | Grundy Center Comm School District | Grundy Center, 50638Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 212 |
| BCLUW Elementary School | Record | BCLUW Comm School District | Conrad, 50621Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 179 |
| BCLUW High School | Record | BCLUW Comm School District | Conrad, 50621Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 177 |
| AGWSR Middle School | Record | AGWSR Comm School District | Wellsburg, 50680Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 161 |
| AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg | Record | AGWSR Comm School District | Wellsburg, 50680Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 65 |
Dike Elementary School
Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
Dike, 50624 / Rural: Distant
Grundy Center Elementary School
Grundy Center Comm School District
Grundy Center, 50638 / Rural: Distant
Dike-New Hartford High School
Dike-New Hartford Comm School District
Dike, 50624 / Rural: Distant
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary School
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District
Reinbeck, 50669 / Rural: Distant
Grundy Center High School
Grundy Center Comm School District
Grundy Center, 50638 / Rural: Distant
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. High & High School
Gladbrook-Reinbeck Comm School District
Reinbeck, 50669 / Rural: Distant
Grundy Center Middle School
Grundy Center Comm School District
Grundy Center, 50638 / Rural: Distant
BCLUW Elementary School
BCLUW Comm School District
Conrad, 50621 / Rural: Distant
AGWSR Middle School
AGWSR Comm School District
Wellsburg, 50680 / Rural: Distant
AGWSR Elementary at Wellsburg
AGWSR Comm School District
Wellsburg, 50680 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,417
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Grundy County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Grundy County, Iowa?
Grundy County provides 11 public schools for 2,350 students across three districts. This robust infrastructure features five elementary schools and four high schools to serve the region's youth.
What are the major school districts in Grundy County, Iowa?
The Dike-New Hartford Community School District is the largest, managing four schools and 945 students. Grundy Center and Gladbrook-Reinbeck districts also play significant roles, with no charter schools currently in the county.
What is the school experience like in Grundy County?
Every school in the county is rural, fostering a community-centric feel with an average size of 214 students. Dike Elementary is the largest campus with 312 students, ensuring personalized attention is a standard across the county.
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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.