Monroe County Schools & Education
Monroe County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,004
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#33
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Monroe County
Measured School Summary
Monroe County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,004 per pupil, Monroe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Monroe 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
5 public schools and 1 district 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #33 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
4.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,004
$587 below the state average
School coverage
5
1 district 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
Monroe County has 5 public schools across 1 district, 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 Monroe 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
Monroe 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
#33
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Albia Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,120 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Albia 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 Monroe County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Monroe 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.
Five Schools Under One Unified District
Monroe County features a streamlined education system of five public schools serving 1,120 total students. All schools are managed by a single district, ensuring a unified educational experience for all residents.
Stellar 97% Graduation Rate Sets High Bar
Monroe County achieves an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, far exceeding the state's 92.3% and the national 87% averages. This performance is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,004, below the state average.
Albia Community School District Standout
The Albia Community School District is the sole provider for the county, educating 1,120 students across five schools. This single-district model provides a clear pathway for students from kindergarten through high school.
Centralized Learning in Town Locales
Every school in the county is located in a town setting, offering a concentrated community environment for students. Albia High School is the largest campus with 374 students, while the average school size is 224.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Monroe County
Reported Enrollment
1,120
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Monroe County
Albia Comm School District
5 Public Schools in Monroe 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albia High School | Record | Albia Comm School District | Albia, 52531Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 374 |
| Lincoln Center | Record | Albia Comm School District | Albia, 52531Town: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 293 |
| Grant Center | Record | Albia Comm School District | Albia, 52531Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 233 |
| Albia Middle School | Record | Albia Comm School District | Albia, 52531Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 164 |
| Kendall Center | Record | Albia Comm School District | Albia, 52531Town: Remote | PK | Other | 56 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,004
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Monroe County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Monroe County, Iowa?
Monroe County features a streamlined education system of five public schools serving 1,120 total students. All schools are managed by a single district, ensuring a unified educational experience for all residents.
How do schools in Monroe County perform academically?
Monroe County achieves an impressive 97.0% graduation rate, far exceeding the state's 92.3% and the national 87% averages. This performance is achieved with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,004, below the state average.
What are the major school districts in Monroe County, Iowa?
The Albia Community School District is the sole provider for the county, educating 1,120 students across five schools. This single-district model provides a clear pathway for students from kindergarten through high school.
What is the school experience like in Monroe County?
Every school in the county is located in a town setting, offering a concentrated community environment for students. Albia High School is the largest campus with 374 students, while the average school size is 224.
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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.