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Harrison County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Logan-Magnolia Comm School District

Elementary and high visible

725 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Woodbine Comm School District

Elementary and high visible

534 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

West Harrison Comm School District

Elementary and high visible

309 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary4
Middle1
High5
Other0

4 School Districts in Harrison County

Missouri Valley Comm School District

3 schools
754 students

Logan-Magnolia Comm School District

2 schools
725 students

Woodbine Comm School District

2 schools
534 students

West Harrison Comm School District

2 schools
309 students

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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Logan-Magnolia Elementary School

Logan-Magnolia Comm School District

Logan, 51546 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary418 students

Missouri Valley Elementary

Missouri Valley Comm School District

Missouri Valley, 51555 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary361 students

Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High School

Logan-Magnolia Comm School District

Logan, 51546 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High307 students

Woodbine High School

Woodbine Comm School District

WOODBINE, 51579 / Rural: Remote

Record5–12High284 students

Woodbine Elementary School

Woodbine Comm School District

Woodbine, 51579 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary250 students

Missouri Valley High School

Missouri Valley Comm School District

Missouri Valley, 51555 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High235 students

Boyer Valley Middle/High School

Boyer Valley Comm School District

Dunlap, 51529 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High220 students

West Harrison Elementary

West Harrison Comm School District

Mondamin, 51557 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary161 students

Missouri Valley Middle School

Missouri Valley Comm School District

Missouri Valley, 51555 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle158 students

West Harrison Middle School/High School

West Harrison Comm School District

Mondamin, 51557 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High148 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,662

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 Harrison County?
Harrison County has a school score of 65/100, 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 Harrison County?
The high school graduation rate in Harrison County is 92.9%, 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 Harrison County spend per student?
Harrison County spends $7,662 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 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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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.