Keokuk County Schools & Education
Keokuk County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
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
$8,210
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#22
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Keokuk County
Measured School Summary
Keokuk County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.5%.
Funding Context
Keokuk County spends $8,210 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 14% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Keokuk 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
70/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #22 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.5%
0.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,210
$619 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
Keokuk 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 Keokuk 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
Keokuk 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
#22
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
Sigourney Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
593 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Keota Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
321 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Tri-County Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
211 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Keota Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Keokuk County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Keokuk County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Keokuk 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.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Keokuk County serves 1,125 students across just six public schools within three districts. The system consists of three elementary and three high schools, ensuring every student has a local path to graduation.
Sigourney and Keota Lead Local Districts
Sigourney Community School District is the largest local provider, educating 593 students. Keota Community School District follows with 321 students, offering a traditional public school experience without charter schools.
A Purely Rural Educational Experience
All six schools in Keokuk County are classified as rural, offering an average school size of only 188 students. Sigourney Elementary is the largest campus, yet it still maintains a small-school feel with 323 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Keokuk County
Reported Enrollment
1,125
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Keokuk County
Sigourney Comm School District
Keota Comm School District
Tri-County Comm School District
6 Public Schools in Keokuk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Elementary | Record | Sigourney Comm School District | Sigourney, 52591Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 323 |
| Sigourney Jr-Sr High Sch | Record | Sigourney Comm School District | Sigourney, 52591Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 270 |
| Keota Elementary School | Record | Keota Comm School District | Keota, 52248Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 188 |
| Keota High School | Record | Keota Comm School District | Keota, 52248Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 133 |
| Tri-County JR/SR High School | Record | Tri-County Comm School District | Thornburg, 50255Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 107 |
| Tri-County Elementary School | Record | Tri-County Comm School District | Thornburg, 50255Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 104 |
Sigourney Elementary
Sigourney Comm School District
Sigourney, 52591 / Rural: Remote
Sigourney Jr-Sr High Sch
Sigourney Comm School District
Sigourney, 52591 / Rural: Remote
Keota Elementary School
Keota Comm School District
Keota, 52248 / Rural: Remote
Tri-County JR/SR High School
Tri-County Comm School District
Thornburg, 50255 / Rural: Remote
Tri-County Elementary School
Tri-County Comm School District
Thornburg, 50255 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,210
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Keokuk County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Keokuk County, Iowa?
Keokuk County serves 1,125 students across just six public schools within three districts. The system consists of three elementary and three high schools, ensuring every student has a local path to graduation.
What are the major school districts in Keokuk County, Iowa?
Sigourney Community School District is the largest local provider, educating 593 students. Keota Community School District follows with 321 students, offering a traditional public school experience without charter schools.
What is the school experience like in Keokuk County?
All six schools in Keokuk County are classified as rural, offering an average school size of only 188 students. Sigourney Elementary is the largest campus, yet it still maintains a small-school feel with 323 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.