Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery 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
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,277
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#53
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,277 per pupil, Montgomery County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Montgomery 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
7 public schools and 3 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 #53 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
93.5%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,277
$314 below the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Montgomery County has 7 public schools across 3 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 Montgomery 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.
Mixed school landscape
Montgomery County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#53
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.
Red Oak Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
1,044 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Villisca Comm School District
Elementary and middle visible
279 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Stanton Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
265 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Red Oak 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 Montgomery County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Montgomery County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Montgomery 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.
Seven Schools Across Three Active Districts
Montgomery County supports 1,588 students through a network of seven public schools. The landscape includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools serving local families.
Graduation Success Beats State Average
The county reports a 93.5% graduation rate, which is higher than both the Iowa state average of 92.3% and the national average of 87%. Per-pupil spending of $7,277 closely follows the state benchmark of $7,591.
Red Oak District Leads Enrollment
The Red Oak Community School District is the largest, enrolling 1,044 students across three schools. The Villisca and Stanton districts provide additional options, serving 279 and 265 students respectively.
Diverse Mix of Town and Rural Locales
With four rural schools and three town schools, the county offers a variety of educational settings. Inman Elementary is the largest school with 496 students, while the county average is a modest 227 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
1,588
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Montgomery County
Red Oak Comm School District
Villisca Comm School District
Stanton Comm School District
7 Public Schools in Montgomery 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inman Elementary School | Record | Red Oak Comm School District | Red Oak, 51566Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 496 |
| Red Oak Junior/Senior High School | Record | Red Oak Comm School District | Red Oak, 51566Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 474 |
| Southwest Valley Middle School | Record | Villisca Comm School District | Villisca, 50864Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 149 |
| Stanton High School | Record | Stanton Comm School District | Stanton, 51573Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 137 |
| Sylvia Enarson Elementary School | Record | Villisca Comm School District | Villisca, 50864Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 130 |
| Stanton Elementary School | Record | Stanton Comm School District | Stanton, 51573Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 128 |
| Red Oak Early Childhood Center | Record | Red Oak Comm School District | Red Oak, 51566Town: Distant | PK | Other | 74 |
Inman Elementary School
Red Oak Comm School District
Red Oak, 51566 / Town: Distant
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
Red Oak Comm School District
Red Oak, 51566 / Town: Distant
Southwest Valley Middle School
Villisca Comm School District
Villisca, 50864 / Rural: Remote
Stanton High School
Stanton Comm School District
Stanton, 51573 / Rural: Distant
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
Villisca Comm School District
Villisca, 50864 / Rural: Remote
Stanton Elementary School
Stanton Comm School District
Stanton, 51573 / Rural: Distant
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
Red Oak Comm School District
Red Oak, 51566 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,277
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Montgomery County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Iowa?
Montgomery County supports 1,588 students through a network of seven public schools. The landscape includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools serving local families.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform academically?
The county reports a 93.5% graduation rate, which is higher than both the Iowa state average of 92.3% and the national average of 87%. Per-pupil spending of $7,277 closely follows the state benchmark of $7,591.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Iowa?
The Red Oak Community School District is the largest, enrolling 1,044 students across three schools. The Villisca and Stanton districts provide additional options, serving 279 and 265 students respectively.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
With four rural schools and three town schools, the county offers a variety of educational settings. Inman Elementary is the largest school with 496 students, while the county average is a modest 227 students.
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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.