Linn County Schools & Education
Linn County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,511
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#52
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Linn County
Measured School Summary
Linn County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,511 per pupil, Linn County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Linn 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
79 public schools and 11 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.8%
0.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,511
$80 below the state average
School coverage
79
11 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
Linn County has 79 public schools across 11 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 Linn 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.
Large multi-district county
Linn County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#52
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
15,289 students
33 listed schools in this county slice.
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
7,611 students
12 listed schools in this county slice.
College Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
5,709 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Marion Independent School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,229 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cedar Rapids Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 33 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 Linn County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Linn County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Linn 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 Large Scale Educational Network
Linn County manages a massive infrastructure of 79 public schools across 11 districts, serving 36,317 students. The system includes 43 elementary, 18 middle, and 14 high schools, representing one of the largest networks in the state. This expansive framework provides a wide variety of academic paths for families in the region.
Cedar Rapids and Linn-Mar Lead the Way
Cedar Rapids Community School District serves as the county's anchor with 15,289 students across 33 schools. Linn-Mar and College Community districts also represent significant hubs, enrolling 7,611 and 5,709 students respectively. Notably, there are no charter schools in the county, with all students served by traditional public districts.
Diverse Learning Environments from City to Rural
The county offers a diverse locale mix with 42 schools in city settings and 15 in rural areas. Linn-Mar High School is the largest campus with 2,271 students, while the average school size across the county stands at 466. This variety allows parents to choose between large-scale urban high schools and smaller, more intimate rural settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
79
in Linn County
Reported Enrollment
36,317
79 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Linn County
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
GuideLinn-Mar Comm School District
GuideCollege Comm School District
GuideMarion Independent School District
Center Point-Urbana Comm School District
Mount Vernon Comm School District
Alburnett Comm School District
Lisbon Comm School District
North Linn Comm School District
Springville Comm School District
79 Public Schools in Linn County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 79 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Profile | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion, 52302Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,271 |
| John F Kennedy High School | Profile | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52402City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,714 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Profile | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52404City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,543 |
| Prairie Point | Profile | College Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52404Rural: Fringe | 7–9 | Middle | 1,324 |
| Prairie High School | Profile | College Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52404City: Midsize | 10–12 | High | 1,298 |
| George Washington High School | Profile | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52403City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,291 |
| Prairie Creek | Record | College Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52404City: Midsize | 5–6 | Middle | 834 |
| Marion High School | Record | Marion Independent School District | Marion, 52302Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 722 |
| Harding Middle School | Record | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52402City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 713 |
| Vernon Middle School | Record | Marion Independent School District | Marion, 52302Suburb: Midsize | 5–8 | Middle | 668 |
| Excelsior Middle School | Record | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion, 52302Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 617 |
| Viola Gibson Elementary School | Record | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52411City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 591 |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Record | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion, 52302Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 586 |
| Taft Middle School | Record | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52405City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 578 |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Record | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion, 52302Suburb: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 544 |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Record | Linn-Mar Comm School District | Marion, 52302Suburb: Midsize | 5–6 | Middle | 540 |
| Franklin Middle School | Record | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52402City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 537 |
| Washington Elementary School | Record | Mount Vernon Comm School District | Mount Vernon, 52314Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 537 |
| West Willow Elementary School | Record | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52405City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 534 |
| Maple Grove Elementary | Record | Cedar Rapids Comm School District | Cedar Rapids, 52405City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 529 |
Linn-Mar High School
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52402 / City: Midsize
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52404 / City: Midsize
Prairie Point
College Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52404 / Rural: Fringe
Prairie High School
College Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52404 / City: Midsize
George Washington High School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52403 / City: Midsize
Prairie Creek
College Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52404 / City: Midsize
Marion High School
Marion Independent School District
Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52402 / City: Midsize
Vernon Middle School
Marion Independent School District
Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize
Excelsior Middle School
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52411 / City: Midsize
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Marion, 52302 / Rural: Fringe
Taft Middle School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52405 / City: Midsize
Echo Hill Elementary
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize
Hazel Point Intermediate School
Linn-Mar Comm School District
Marion, 52302 / Suburb: Midsize
Franklin Middle School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52402 / City: Midsize
Washington Elementary School
Mount Vernon Comm School District
Mount Vernon, 52314 / Town: Fringe
West Willow Elementary School
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52405 / City: Midsize
Maple Grove Elementary
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Cedar Rapids, 52405 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,511
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Linn County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Linn County, Iowa?
Linn County manages a massive infrastructure of 79 public schools across 11 districts, serving 36,317 students. The system includes 43 elementary, 18 middle, and 14 high schools, representing one of the largest networks in the state. This expansive framework provides a wide variety of academic paths for families in the region.
What are the major school districts in Linn County, Iowa?
Cedar Rapids Community School District serves as the county's anchor with 15,289 students across 33 schools. Linn-Mar and College Community districts also represent significant hubs, enrolling 7,611 and 5,709 students respectively. Notably, there are no charter schools in the county, with all students served by traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Linn County?
The county offers a diverse locale mix with 42 schools in city settings and 15 in rural areas. Linn-Mar High School is the largest campus with 2,271 students, while the average school size across the county stands at 466. This variety allows parents to choose between large-scale urban high schools and smaller, more intimate rural settings.
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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.