Kossuth County Schools & Education
Kossuth County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher 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
$8,712
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#17
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kossuth County
Measured School Summary
Kossuth County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Kossuth County spends $8,712 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 16% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kossuth 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,712
$1,121 above the state average
School coverage
9
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kossuth 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 Kossuth 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.
Higher-signal county
Kossuth County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#17
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.
Algona Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,563 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
North Kossuth Comm School District
Elementary and middle visible
258 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
North Union Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
131 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
LuVerne Comm School District
Elementary school only in this slice
35 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Algona Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Kossuth County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kossuth 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 Kossuth 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.
Extensive Infrastructure in Northern Iowa
Kossuth County manages nine public schools across four districts, serving 1,987 total students. The network includes six elementary schools and two middle schools, providing a strong early-education focus.
Algona Community Schools as a Cornerstone
The Algona Community School District dominates the county’s education scene with five schools and 1,563 students. North Union and North Kossuth districts provide additional local options for the remaining students.
Spacious Districts with Small Classes
Six schools are rural and three are in town, resulting in a small average school size of 221 students. Algona High School is the largest in the county, yet enrolls only 463 students for a personalized experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Kossuth County
Reported Enrollment
1,987
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Kossuth County
Algona Comm School District
North Union Comm School District
North Kossuth Comm School District
LuVerne Comm School District
9 Public Schools in Kossuth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algona High School | Record | Algona Comm School District | Algona, 50511Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 463 |
| Algona Middle School | Record | Algona Comm School District | Algona, 50511Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 440 |
| Bertha Godfrey Elementary School | Record | Algona Comm School District | Algona, 50511Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 272 |
| Bryant Elementary School | Record | Algona Comm School District | Algona, 50511Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 204 |
| Lucia Wallace Elementary School | Record | Algona Comm School District | Algona, 50511Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 184 |
| North Union Elementary | Record | North Union Comm School District | Fenton, 50539Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 131 |
| North Kossuth Elementary School | Record | North Kossuth Comm School District | Swea City, 50590Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 130 |
| North Union Middle School | Record | North Kossuth Comm School District | Swea City, 50590Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 128 |
| LuVerne Elementary School | Record | LuVerne Comm School District | LuVerne, 50560Rural: Remote | 1–5 | Primary | 35 |
Algona High School
Algona Comm School District
Algona, 50511 / Rural: Fringe
Algona Middle School
Algona Comm School District
Algona, 50511 / Rural: Fringe
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
Algona Comm School District
Algona, 50511 / Town: Remote
Bryant Elementary School
Algona Comm School District
Algona, 50511 / Town: Remote
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
Algona Comm School District
Algona, 50511 / Town: Remote
North Union Elementary
North Union Comm School District
Fenton, 50539 / Rural: Remote
North Kossuth Elementary School
North Kossuth Comm School District
Swea City, 50590 / Rural: Remote
North Union Middle School
North Kossuth Comm School District
Swea City, 50590 / Rural: Remote
LuVerne Elementary School
LuVerne Comm School District
LuVerne, 50560 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,712
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Kossuth County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kossuth County, Iowa?
Kossuth County manages nine public schools across four districts, serving 1,987 total students. The network includes six elementary schools and two middle schools, providing a strong early-education focus.
What are the major school districts in Kossuth County, Iowa?
The Algona Community School District dominates the county’s education scene with five schools and 1,563 students. North Union and North Kossuth districts provide additional local options for the remaining students.
What is the school experience like in Kossuth County?
Six schools are rural and three are in town, resulting in a small average school size of 221 students. Algona High School is the largest in the county, yet enrolls only 463 students for a personalized experience.
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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.