Henry County Schools & Education
Henry County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,864
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#65
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Henry County
Measured School Summary
Henry County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,864 per pupil, Henry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Henry 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
12 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
90.7%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,864
$273 above the state average
School coverage
12
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
Henry County has 12 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 Henry 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
Henry 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
#65
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,851 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
New London Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
592 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Winfield-Mt Union Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
391 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Mount Pleasant Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Henry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Henry 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 Henry 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.
Twelve Schools Power Three Local Districts
Henry County hosts 12 public schools serving 3,049 students across three main school districts. The landscape features six elementary schools, five high schools, and one middle school to serve the community.
Solid Graduation Rates and Above-Average Spending
The county's 90.7% graduation rate comfortably exceeds the 87% national average. Local districts invest $7,864 per pupil, which is higher than the Iowa state average of $7,591 but lower than the national median.
Mount Pleasant District Anchors Education
The Mount Pleasant Community School District is the primary educator, overseeing seven schools and 1,851 students. No charter schools are present, but the county does offer one alternative school for diverse learning needs.
A Perfect Balance of Town and Country
The county's schools are split evenly, with six in town settings and six in rural areas. Mount Pleasant High School is the largest campus with 582 students, while the average school size across the county is 254.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Henry County
Reported Enrollment
3,049
12 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Henry County
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
New London Comm School District
Winfield-Mt Union Comm School District
12 Public Schools in Henry 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant High School | Record | Mount Pleasant Comm School District | Mount Pleasant, 52641Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 582 |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | Record | Mount Pleasant Comm School District | Mount Pleasant, 52641Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 406 |
| Van Allen Elementary School | Record | Mount Pleasant Comm School District | Mount Pleasant, 52641Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 315 |
| New London Jr-Sr High School | Record | New London Comm School District | New London, 52645Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 303 |
| Clark Elementary School | Record | New London Comm School District | New London, 52645Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 289 |
| Harlan Elementary School | Record | Mount Pleasant Comm School District | Mount Pleasant, 52641Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 220 |
| WACO High School | Record | Waco Comm School District | Wayland, 52654Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 215 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Mount Pleasant Comm School District | Mount Pleasant, 52641Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 211 |
| Winfield-Mt Union Jr-Sr High School | Record | Winfield-Mt Union Comm School District | Winfield, 52659Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 201 |
| Winfield Elementary School | Record | Winfield-Mt Union Comm School District | Winfield, 52659Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 190 |
| Salem Elementary School | Record | Mount Pleasant Comm School District | Mt. Pleasant, 52641Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 97 |
| WisdomQuest Education Center | Record | Mount Pleasant Comm School District | Mount Pleasant, 52641Town: Remote | 10–12 | Alternative | 20 |
Mount Pleasant High School
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Mount Pleasant, 52641 / Town: Remote
Mount Pleasant Middle School
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Mount Pleasant, 52641 / Town: Remote
Van Allen Elementary School
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Mount Pleasant, 52641 / Town: Remote
New London Jr-Sr High School
New London Comm School District
New London, 52645 / Rural: Distant
Clark Elementary School
New London Comm School District
New London, 52645 / Rural: Distant
Harlan Elementary School
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Mount Pleasant, 52641 / Town: Remote
Lincoln Elementary School
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Mount Pleasant, 52641 / Town: Remote
Winfield-Mt Union Jr-Sr High School
Winfield-Mt Union Comm School District
Winfield, 52659 / Rural: Remote
Winfield Elementary School
Winfield-Mt Union Comm School District
Winfield, 52659 / Rural: Remote
Salem Elementary School
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Mt. Pleasant, 52641 / Rural: Distant
WisdomQuest Education Center
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Mount Pleasant, 52641 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,864
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Henry County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Henry County, Iowa?
Henry County hosts 12 public schools serving 3,049 students across three main school districts. The landscape features six elementary schools, five high schools, and one middle school to serve the community.
How do schools in Henry County perform academically?
The county's 90.7% graduation rate comfortably exceeds the 87% national average. Local districts invest $7,864 per pupil, which is higher than the Iowa state average of $7,591 but lower than the national median.
What are the major school districts in Henry County, Iowa?
The Mount Pleasant Community School District is the primary educator, overseeing seven schools and 1,851 students. No charter schools are present, but the county does offer one alternative school for diverse learning needs.
What is the school experience like in Henry County?
The county's schools are split evenly, with six in town settings and six in rural areas. Mount Pleasant High School is the largest campus with 582 students, while the average school size across the county is 254.
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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.