Page County Schools & Education
Page County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,439
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#61
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Page County
Measured School Summary
Page County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.4%.
Funding Context
At $7,439 per pupil, Page County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Page 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
11 public schools and 4 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
92.4%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,439
$152 below the state average
School coverage
11
4 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
Page County has 11 public schools across 4 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 Page 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
Page 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
#61
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Shenandoah Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,078 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Clarinda Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
1,062 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Essex Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
206 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
South Page Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
113 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Shenandoah 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 Page County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Page 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 Page 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 Rural Network Serving Page County
Page County supports 2,459 students across 11 public schools and 4 distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools to serve the region's families.
Strong Graduation Rates on Lean Budgets
With a graduation rate of 92.4%, the county slightly exceeds the state average and significantly outperforms the 87.0% national benchmark. Local schools achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,439, which is just below the Iowa state average of $7,591.
Shenandoah and Clarinda Lead the Way
The Shenandoah Community School District is the largest provider with 1,078 students, followed closely by the Clarinda Community School District with 1,062. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping the focus on traditional district schools.
Small Classes in Rural and Town Settings
The educational landscape is split between six rural schools and five town campuses, maintaining an intimate average school size of 224 students. Garfield Elementary is the largest site with 578 students, while several smaller schools offer highly personalized attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Page County
Reported Enrollment
2,459
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Page County
Shenandoah Comm School District
Clarinda Comm School District
Essex Comm School District
South Page Comm School District
11 Public Schools in Page 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Elementary School | Record | Clarinda Comm School District | Clarinda, 51632Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 578 |
| Clarinda High School | Record | Clarinda Comm School District | Clarinda, 51632Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 484 |
| Shenandoah Elementary School | Record | Shenandoah Comm School District | Shenandoah, 51601Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 375 |
| Shenandoah Middle School | Record | Shenandoah Comm School District | Shenandoah, 51601Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 296 |
| Shenandoah High School | Record | Shenandoah Comm School District | Shenandoah, 51601Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 259 |
| Essex Elementary School | Record | Essex Comm School District | Essex, 51638Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 109 |
| Essex Junior-Senior High School | Record | Essex Comm School District | Essex, 51638Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 97 |
| IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning | Record | Shenandoah Comm School District | Shenandoah, 51601Town: Distant | PK–12 | Virtual | 80 |
| Logan Preschool | Record | Shenandoah Comm School District | Shenandoah, 51601Town: Distant | PK | Other | 68 |
| South Page Elementary School | Record | South Page Comm School District | College Springs, 51637Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 57 |
| South Page Senior High School | Record | South Page Comm School District | College Springs, 51637Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 56 |
Garfield Elementary School
Clarinda Comm School District
Clarinda, 51632 / Town: Remote
Clarinda High School
Clarinda Comm School District
Clarinda, 51632 / Town: Remote
Shenandoah Elementary School
Shenandoah Comm School District
Shenandoah, 51601 / Rural: Fringe
Shenandoah Middle School
Shenandoah Comm School District
Shenandoah, 51601 / Rural: Fringe
Shenandoah High School
Shenandoah Comm School District
Shenandoah, 51601 / Town: Distant
Essex Elementary School
Essex Comm School District
Essex, 51638 / Rural: Distant
Essex Junior-Senior High School
Essex Comm School District
Essex, 51638 / Rural: Distant
IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning
Shenandoah Comm School District
Shenandoah, 51601 / Town: Distant
Logan Preschool
Shenandoah Comm School District
Shenandoah, 51601 / Town: Distant
South Page Elementary School
South Page Comm School District
College Springs, 51637 / Rural: Distant
South Page Senior High School
South Page Comm School District
College Springs, 51637 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,439
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Page County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Page County, Iowa?
Page County supports 2,459 students across 11 public schools and 4 distinct school districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools to serve the region's families.
How do schools in Page County perform academically?
With a graduation rate of 92.4%, the county slightly exceeds the state average and significantly outperforms the 87.0% national benchmark. Local schools achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $7,439, which is just below the Iowa state average of $7,591.
What are the major school districts in Page County, Iowa?
The Shenandoah Community School District is the largest provider with 1,078 students, followed closely by the Clarinda Community School District with 1,062. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county, keeping the focus on traditional district schools.
What is the school experience like in Page County?
The educational landscape is split between six rural schools and five town campuses, maintaining an intimate average school size of 224 students. Garfield Elementary is the largest site with 578 students, while several smaller schools offer highly personalized attention.
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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.