Mitchell County Schools & Education
Mitchell County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,532
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
73/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#11
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mitchell County
Measured School Summary
Mitchell County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 73/100 and a graduation rate of 96.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,532 per pupil, Mitchell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mitchell 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 2 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
73/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,532
$59 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Mitchell County has 6 public schools across 2 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 Mitchell 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.
Small-system county
Mitchell County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#11
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Osage Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
986 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
St Ansgar Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
608 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Osage Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Mitchell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mitchell 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 Mitchell 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.
Education Excellence Across Six Public Schools
Mitchell County serves 1,594 students through six public schools, evenly split between two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. Two school districts manage this network to provide comprehensive local education.
Exceptional Graduation Rates Beat State Benchmarks
The county boasts a 96.3% graduation rate, significantly higher than both the state average of 92.3% and the national 87% mark. Spending is robust for the area at $7,532 per pupil, nearly matching the Iowa state average.
Osage and St Ansgar Lead Education
Osage Community School District is the largest district, serving 986 students across three schools. St Ansgar Community School District supports the other 608 students through its own three-school system.
Small Schools with a Balanced Feel
The county features an even split of three town and three rural school locales. Lincoln Elementary is the largest campus with 405 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 266 pupils.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Mitchell County
Reported Enrollment
1,594
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Mitchell County
Osage Comm School District
St Ansgar Comm School District
6 Public Schools in Mitchell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Osage Comm School District | Osage, 50461Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 405 |
| St Ansgar Elementary School | Record | St Ansgar Comm School District | St Ansgar, 50472Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 320 |
| Osage High School | Record | Osage Comm School District | Osage, 50461Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 313 |
| Osage Middle School | Record | Osage Comm School District | Osage, 50461Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 268 |
| St Ansgar High School | Record | St Ansgar Comm School District | St Ansgar, 50472Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 171 |
| St Ansgar Middle School | Record | St Ansgar Comm School District | St Ansgar, 50472Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 117 |
Lincoln Elementary School
Osage Comm School District
Osage, 50461 / Town: Remote
St Ansgar Elementary School
St Ansgar Comm School District
St Ansgar, 50472 / Rural: Distant
St Ansgar High School
St Ansgar Comm School District
St Ansgar, 50472 / Rural: Distant
St Ansgar Middle School
St Ansgar Comm School District
St Ansgar, 50472 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,532
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Mitchell County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mitchell County, Iowa?
Mitchell County serves 1,594 students through six public schools, evenly split between two elementary, two middle, and two high schools. Two school districts manage this network to provide comprehensive local education.
How do schools in Mitchell County perform academically?
The county boasts a 96.3% graduation rate, significantly higher than both the state average of 92.3% and the national 87% mark. Spending is robust for the area at $7,532 per pupil, nearly matching the Iowa state average.
What are the major school districts in Mitchell County, Iowa?
Osage Community School District is the largest district, serving 986 students across three schools. St Ansgar Community School District supports the other 608 students through its own three-school system.
What is the school experience like in Mitchell County?
The county features an even split of three town and three rural school locales. Lincoln Elementary is the largest campus with 405 students, contributing to an overall average school size of 266 pupils.
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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.