Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,139
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#25
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
Jackson County spends $8,139 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jackson 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
9 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #25 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,139
$548 above the state average
School coverage
9
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
Jackson County has 9 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 Jackson 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
Jackson 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
#25
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Maquoketa Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,282 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Bellevue Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
787 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Easton Valley Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
499 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Andrew Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
147 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Maquoketa 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 Jackson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
A Strong Network of Community Schools
Jackson County supports 2,715 students across nine public schools, including five elementary, one middle, and three high schools. Four distinct districts manage the county’s educational infrastructure, providing a stable foundation for local families.
Maquoketa and Bellevue Lead the Way
The Maquoketa Community School District is the largest, serving 1,282 students across four schools. Bellevue Community School District follows with 787 students, and notably, the county offers zero charter schools, focusing entirely on traditional public districts.
Small Classes in Historic Iowa Towns
Most schools are located in town settings, with three rural locations rounding out the mix. The average school size is just 302 students, with Maquoketa Community High School being the largest at 498 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
2,715
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Jackson County
Maquoketa Comm School District
Bellevue Comm School District
Easton Valley Comm School District
Andrew Comm School District
9 Public Schools in Jackson 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Community High School | Record | Maquoketa Comm School District | Maquoketa, 52060Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 498 |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Record | Bellevue Comm School District | Bellevue, 52031Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 425 |
| Bellevue High School | Record | Bellevue Comm School District | Bellevue, 52031Town: Distant | 6–12 | High | 362 |
| Maquoketa Middle School | Record | Maquoketa Comm School District | Maquoketa, 52060Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 315 |
| Easton Valley Elementary School | Record | Easton Valley Comm School District | Miles, 52064Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 288 |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Record | Maquoketa Comm School District | Maquoketa, 52060Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 271 |
| Easton Valley Junior High / High School | Record | Easton Valley Comm School District | Preston, 52069Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 211 |
| Briggs Elementary School | Record | Maquoketa Comm School District | Maquoketa, 52060Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 198 |
| Andrew Elementary School | Record | Andrew Comm School District | Andrew, 52030Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 147 |
Maquoketa Community High School
Maquoketa Comm School District
Maquoketa, 52060 / Town: Distant
Bellevue Elementary School
Bellevue Comm School District
Bellevue, 52031 / Town: Distant
Bellevue High School
Bellevue Comm School District
Bellevue, 52031 / Town: Distant
Maquoketa Middle School
Maquoketa Comm School District
Maquoketa, 52060 / Town: Distant
Easton Valley Elementary School
Easton Valley Comm School District
Miles, 52064 / Rural: Distant
Cardinal Elementary School
Maquoketa Comm School District
Maquoketa, 52060 / Town: Distant
Easton Valley Junior High / High School
Easton Valley Comm School District
Preston, 52069 / Rural: Remote
Briggs Elementary School
Maquoketa Comm School District
Maquoketa, 52060 / Town: Distant
Andrew Elementary School
Andrew Comm School District
Andrew, 52030 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,139
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Jackson County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Iowa?
Jackson County supports 2,715 students across nine public schools, including five elementary, one middle, and three high schools. Four distinct districts manage the county’s educational infrastructure, providing a stable foundation for local families.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Iowa?
The Maquoketa Community School District is the largest, serving 1,282 students across four schools. Bellevue Community School District follows with 787 students, and notably, the county offers zero charter schools, focusing entirely on traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
Most schools are located in town settings, with three rural locations rounding out the mix. The average school size is just 302 students, with Maquoketa Community High School being the largest at 498 students.
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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.