Humboldt County Schools & Education
Humboldt County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,706
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#56
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Humboldt County
Measured School Summary
Humboldt County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,706 per pupil, Humboldt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Humboldt 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
6 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #56 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,706
$115 above the state average
School coverage
6
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
Humboldt County has 6 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 Humboldt 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.
Dominant-district county
Humboldt Comm School District carries most of the listed public-school system, with 4 of 6 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#56
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
Humboldt Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,485 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
87 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Twin Rivers Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
49 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Humboldt 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 Humboldt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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.
Six Schools Across Three Small Districts
Humboldt County provides six public schools for 1,621 students across three distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Competitive Graduation Rates and State-Level Funding
The county's 92.0% graduation rate nearly matches the Iowa state average of 92.3% and easily beats the 87% national average. Per-pupil spending is $7,706, which is slightly above the state average investment of $7,591.
Humboldt Community District Leads the Way
The Humboldt Community School District is the primary educational hub, serving 1,485 students across four schools. All six schools in the county are traditional public schools, with zero charter schools in operation.
A Rural Focus with Larger Town Hubs
Four schools are located in rural areas, though the town-based Humboldt High School is the largest with 496 students. The average school size is 270 students, offering a blend of intimate primary settings and larger secondary environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Humboldt County
Reported Enrollment
1,621
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Humboldt County
Humboldt Comm School District
Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm School District
Twin Rivers Comm School District
6 Public Schools in Humboldt 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt High School | Record | Humboldt Comm School District | Humboldt, 50548Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 496 |
| Humboldt Middle School | Record | Humboldt Comm School District | Humboldt, 50548Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 440 |
| Taft Elementary School | Record | Humboldt Comm School District | Humboldt, 50548Town: Remote | 1–4 | Primary | 396 |
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School | Record | Humboldt Comm School District | Dakota City, 50529Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 153 |
| Gilmore City Elementary School | Record | Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm School District | Gilmore City, 50541Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 87 |
| Twin Rivers Elementary School | Record | Twin Rivers Comm School District | Bode, 50519Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 49 |
Humboldt High School
Humboldt Comm School District
Humboldt, 50548 / Rural: Fringe
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt Comm School District
Humboldt, 50548 / Rural: Fringe
Taft Elementary School
Humboldt Comm School District
Humboldt, 50548 / Town: Remote
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
Humboldt Comm School District
Dakota City, 50529 / Town: Remote
Gilmore City Elementary School
Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm School District
Gilmore City, 50541 / Rural: Distant
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Twin Rivers Comm School District
Bode, 50519 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,706
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Humboldt County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Humboldt County, Iowa?
Humboldt County provides six public schools for 1,621 students across three distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
How do schools in Humboldt County perform academically?
The county's 92.0% graduation rate nearly matches the Iowa state average of 92.3% and easily beats the 87% national average. Per-pupil spending is $7,706, which is slightly above the state average investment of $7,591.
What are the major school districts in Humboldt County, Iowa?
The Humboldt Community School District is the primary educational hub, serving 1,485 students across four schools. All six schools in the county are traditional public schools, with zero charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Humboldt County?
Four schools are located in rural areas, though the town-based Humboldt High School is the largest with 496 students. The average school size is 270 students, offering a blend of intimate primary settings and larger secondary environments.
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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.