Madison County Public Schools
Madison County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
10
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,146
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Madison County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Madison County has 3 district entries. Winterset Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Winterset has the most listed schools, with 4 records.
Middle schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Madison County
Reported Enrollment
3,146
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Madison County
Winterset Comm School District
Interstate 35 Comm School District
Earlham Comm School District
10 Public Schools in Madison 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset Senior High School | Listed only | Winterset Comm School District | Winterset, 50273Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 565 |
| Winterset Elementary School | Listed only | Winterset Comm School District | Winterset, 50273Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 499 |
| Winterset Middle School | Listed only | Winterset Comm School District | Winterset, 50273Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 358 |
| Interstate 35 Elementary School | Listed only | Interstate 35 Comm School District | Truro, 50257Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 334 |
| Earlham Elementary School | Listed only | Earlham Comm School District | Earlham, 50072Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 318 |
| Interstate 35 High School | Listed only | Interstate 35 Comm School District | Truro, 50257Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 274 |
| Winterset Junior High School | Listed only | Winterset Comm School District | Winterset, 50273Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 247 |
| Interstate 35 Middle School | Listed only | Interstate 35 Comm School District | Truro, 50257Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 234 |
| Earlham Senior High School | Listed only | Earlham Comm School District | Earlham, 50072Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 185 |
| Earlham Middle School | Listed only | Earlham Comm School District | Earlham, 50072Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 132 |
Winterset Senior High School
Winterset Comm School District
Winterset, 50273 / Rural: Fringe
Winterset Elementary School
Winterset Comm School District
Winterset, 50273 / Town: Distant
Winterset Middle School
Winterset Comm School District
Winterset, 50273 / Rural: Fringe
Interstate 35 Elementary School
Interstate 35 Comm School District
Truro, 50257 / Rural: Distant
Earlham Elementary School
Earlham Comm School District
Earlham, 50072 / Rural: Distant
Interstate 35 High School
Interstate 35 Comm School District
Truro, 50257 / Rural: Distant
Winterset Junior High School
Winterset Comm School District
Winterset, 50273 / Rural: Fringe
Interstate 35 Middle School
Interstate 35 Comm School District
Truro, 50257 / Rural: Distant
Earlham Senior High School
Earlham Comm School District
Earlham, 50072 / Rural: Distant
Earlham Middle School
Earlham Comm School District
Earlham, 50072 / Rural: Distant
Madison County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Madison County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Madison County public school directory?
The directory lists 10 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Madison County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Madison County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Madison County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Madison County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
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.