Can I use Jasper County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Jasper County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Jasper County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Jasper County?

Start with the 18 listed public schools and 5 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Jasper County Schools & Education

Name: Jasper County, Iowa Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Jasper County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 92.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,997

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,591

School Score

59/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 61/100

State Score Position

#63

of 99 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Jasper County

Measured School Summary

Jasper County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.8%.

Funding Context

At $6,997 per pupil, Jasper County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Jasper 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

18 public schools and 5 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

59/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #63 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.

Completion

93.8%

1.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,997

$594 below the state average

School coverage

5 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

Jasper County has 18 public schools across 5 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Jasper 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

Jasper 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

#63

of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.

Newton Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

2,809 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

PCM Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,130 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District

Elementary and high visible

724 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Lynnville-Sully Comm School District

Elementary to high school visible

520 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Newton 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 Jasper County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jasper 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 Jasper 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.

Educational Breadth in Central Iowa

Jasper County operates 18 public schools, including nine elementary and six high schools, serving a total of 5,669 students. Five school districts manage this expansive network, which includes one alternative school to support diverse learning needs.

Exceptional Graduation Outcomes

The county maintains an impressive 93.8% graduation rate, significantly higher than the national 87.0% average. Local districts achieve these results with a lean per-pupil expenditure of $6,997, which sits below the Iowa state average.

Newton Community District Anchors the County

The Newton Community School District is the largest provider, educating 2,809 students across seven campuses. PCM Community School District also plays a major role, serving 1,130 students through four local schools.

A Blend of Rural and Town Campus Life

Jasper County offers a mix of 11 rural schools and 7 town-based campuses, reflecting its diverse geography. While the average school size is 315 students, Berg Middle School stands out as the largest with 841 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Jasper County

Reported Enrollment

5,669

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle3

High6

Other0

5 School Districts in Jasper County

Newton Comm School District

7 schools

2,809 students

PCM Comm School District

4 schools

1,130 students

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District

2 schools

724 students

Lynnville-Sully Comm School District

3 schools

520 students

Baxter Comm School District

2 schools

486 students

18 Public Schools in Jasper 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

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Public schools in Jasper County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Berg Middle School	Record	Newton Comm School District	Newton, 50208Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	841
Newton Senior High School	Record	Newton Comm School District	Newton, 50208Town: Distant	9–12	High	818
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School	Record	Colfax-Mingo Comm School District	Colfax, 50054Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	391
PCM High School	Record	PCM Comm School District	Monroe, 50170Rural: Distant	9–12	High	357
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School	Record	Colfax-Mingo Comm School District	Colfax, 50054Rural: Distant	7–12	High	333
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Record	Newton Comm School District	Newton, 50208Town: Distant	PK–4	Primary	325
Prairie City Elementary School	Record	PCM Comm School District	Prairie City, 50228Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	320
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School	Record	Newton Comm School District	Newton, 50208Town: Distant	KG–4	Primary	272
Aurora Heights Elementary School	Record	Newton Comm School District	Newton, 50208Town: Distant	KG–4	Primary	268
Baxter High School	Record	Baxter Comm School District	Baxter, 50028Rural: Distant	6–12	High	256
PCM Middle School	Record	PCM Comm School District	Prairie City, 50228Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	247
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School	Record	Lynnville-Sully Comm School District	Sully, 50251Rural: Remote	KG–5	Primary	237
Baxter Elementary School	Record	Baxter Comm School District	Baxter, 50028Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	230
Emerson Hough Elementary School	Record	Newton Comm School District	Newton, 50208Town: Distant	KG–4	Primary	224
Monroe Elementary School	Record	PCM Comm School District	Monroe, 50170Rural: Distant	PK–3	Primary	206
Lynnville-Sully High School	Record	Lynnville-Sully Comm School District	Sully, 50251Rural: Remote	9–12	High	166
Lynnville-Sully Middle School	Record	Lynnville-Sully Comm School District	Sully, 50251Rural: Remote	6–8	Middle	117
WEST Academy Alternative School	Record	Newton Comm School District	Newton, 50208Town: Distant	10–12	Alternative	61

Berg Middle School

Newton Comm School District

Newton, 50208 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle841 students

Newton Senior High School

Newton Comm School District

Newton, 50208 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High818 students

Colfax-Mingo Elementary School

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District

Colfax, 50054 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary391 students

PCM High School

PCM Comm School District

Monroe, 50170 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High357 students

Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School

Colfax-Mingo Comm School District

Colfax, 50054 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High333 students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Newton Comm School District

Newton, 50208 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary325 students

Prairie City Elementary School

PCM Comm School District

Prairie City, 50228 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary320 students

Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Newton Comm School District

Newton, 50208 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary272 students

Aurora Heights Elementary School

Newton Comm School District

Newton, 50208 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary268 students

Baxter High School

Baxter Comm School District

Baxter, 50028 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High256 students

PCM Middle School

PCM Comm School District

Prairie City, 50228 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle247 students

Lynnville-Sully Elementary School

Lynnville-Sully Comm School District

Sully, 50251 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary237 students

Baxter Elementary School

Baxter Comm School District

Baxter, 50028 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary230 students

Emerson Hough Elementary School

Newton Comm School District

Newton, 50208 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary224 students

Monroe Elementary School

PCM Comm School District

Monroe, 50170 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary206 students

Lynnville-Sully High School

Lynnville-Sully Comm School District

Sully, 50251 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High166 students

Lynnville-Sully Middle School

Lynnville-Sully Comm School District

Sully, 50251 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle117 students

WEST Academy Alternative School

Newton Comm School District

Newton, 50208 / Town: Distant

Record10–12Alternative61 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,997

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 Jasper County?

Jasper County has a school score of 59/100, 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 Jasper County?

The high school graduation rate in Jasper County is 93.8%, 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 Jasper County spend per student?

Jasper County spends $6,997 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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