Harrison County Schools & Education
Harrison County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,662
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#42
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Harrison County
Measured School Summary
Harrison County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,662 per pupil, Harrison County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Harrison 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
10 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #42 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
0.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,662
$71 above the state average
School coverage
10
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
Harrison County has 10 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 Harrison 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
Harrison 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
#42
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Missouri Valley Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
754 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Logan-Magnolia Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
725 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Woodbine Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
534 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
West Harrison Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
309 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Missouri Valley 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 Harrison County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Harrison 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 Harrison 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.
Ten Schools Across Four County Districts
Harrison County's public education system includes 10 schools serving a total enrollment of 2,542 students. The infrastructure is managed by four districts and features four elementary schools and five high schools.
Missouri Valley and Logan-Magnolia Lead
Missouri Valley Community School District is the largest by enrollment with 754 students, followed closely by Logan-Magnolia with 725 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the 10 traditional public schools serve the entire student population.
Cozy Schools in Rural and Town Settings
Seven of the ten schools are located in rural areas, contributing to a modest average school size of 254 students. Logan-Magnolia Elementary is the county's largest school with 418 students, while West Harrison schools offer even smaller enrollments.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Harrison County
Reported Enrollment
2,542
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Harrison County
Missouri Valley Comm School District
Logan-Magnolia Comm School District
Woodbine Comm School District
West Harrison Comm School District
10 Public Schools in Harrison 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan-Magnolia Elementary School | Record | Logan-Magnolia Comm School District | Logan, 51546Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 418 |
| Missouri Valley Elementary | Record | Missouri Valley Comm School District | Missouri Valley, 51555Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 361 |
| Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School | Record | Logan-Magnolia Comm School District | Logan, 51546Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 307 |
| Woodbine High School | Record | Woodbine Comm School District | WOODBINE, 51579Rural: Remote | 5–12 | High | 284 |
| Woodbine Elementary School | Record | Woodbine Comm School District | Woodbine, 51579Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 250 |
| Missouri Valley High School | Record | Missouri Valley Comm School District | Missouri Valley, 51555Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 235 |
| Boyer Valley Middle/High School | Record | Boyer Valley Comm School District | Dunlap, 51529Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 220 |
| West Harrison Elementary | Record | West Harrison Comm School District | Mondamin, 51557Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 161 |
| Missouri Valley Middle School | Record | Missouri Valley Comm School District | Missouri Valley, 51555Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 158 |
| West Harrison Middle School/High School | Record | West Harrison Comm School District | Mondamin, 51557Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 148 |
Logan-Magnolia Elementary School
Logan-Magnolia Comm School District
Logan, 51546 / Rural: Distant
Missouri Valley Elementary
Missouri Valley Comm School District
Missouri Valley, 51555 / Town: Distant
Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School
Logan-Magnolia Comm School District
Logan, 51546 / Rural: Distant
Woodbine High School
Woodbine Comm School District
WOODBINE, 51579 / Rural: Remote
Woodbine Elementary School
Woodbine Comm School District
Woodbine, 51579 / Rural: Remote
Missouri Valley High School
Missouri Valley Comm School District
Missouri Valley, 51555 / Town: Distant
Boyer Valley Middle/High School
Boyer Valley Comm School District
Dunlap, 51529 / Rural: Remote
West Harrison Elementary
West Harrison Comm School District
Mondamin, 51557 / Rural: Distant
Missouri Valley Middle School
Missouri Valley Comm School District
Missouri Valley, 51555 / Town: Distant
West Harrison Middle School/High School
West Harrison Comm School District
Mondamin, 51557 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,662
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Harrison County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Harrison County, Iowa?
Harrison County's public education system includes 10 schools serving a total enrollment of 2,542 students. The infrastructure is managed by four districts and features four elementary schools and five high schools.
What are the major school districts in Harrison County, Iowa?
Missouri Valley Community School District is the largest by enrollment with 754 students, followed closely by Logan-Magnolia with 725 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the 10 traditional public schools serve the entire student population.
What is the school experience like in Harrison County?
Seven of the ten schools are located in rural areas, contributing to a modest average school size of 254 students. Logan-Magnolia Elementary is the county's largest school with 418 students, while West Harrison schools offer even smaller enrollments.
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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.