Plymouth County Schools & Education
Plymouth County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,289
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#27
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Plymouth County
Measured School Summary
Plymouth County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,289 per pupil, Plymouth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Plymouth 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
16 public schools and 5 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #27 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
95.7%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,289
$302 below the state average
School coverage
16
5 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
Plymouth County has 16 public schools across 5 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 Plymouth 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
Plymouth 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
#27
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Le Mars Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
2,236 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Hinton Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
842 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Akron Westfield Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
580 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
314 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Le Mars Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Plymouth County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.
Plymouth County's Expanding Education System
Plymouth County supports 4,282 students through a network of 16 public schools and 5 school districts. The infrastructure consists of seven elementary, four middle, and five high schools, including one alternative school option.
Focus on Le Mars Community Schools
The Le Mars Community School District is the largest by far, serving 2,236 students across six schools. Charter schools do not exist here, meaning 100% of the county's educational options are traditional public or alternative campuses.
A Diverse Mix of Town and Rural Schools
The county offers a mix of 10 rural and 6 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 268 students. Le Mars High School is the largest campus with 675 students, providing a more comprehensive experience than its smaller neighbors.
School Overview
Total Schools
16
in Plymouth County
Reported Enrollment
4,282
16 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Plymouth County
Le Mars Comm School District
Hinton Comm School District
Akron Westfield Comm School District
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
Remsen-Union Comm School District
16 Public Schools in Plymouth 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 16 of 16 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars High School | Record | Le Mars Comm School District | Le Mars, 51031Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 675 |
| Le Mars Middle School | Record | Le Mars Comm School District | Le Mars, 51031Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 488 |
| Kluckhohn Elementary School | Record | Le Mars Comm School District | Le Mars, 51031Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 439 |
| Hinton High School | Record | Hinton Comm School District | Hinton, 51024Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 351 |
| Hinton Elementary School | Record | Hinton Comm School District | Hinton, 51024Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 317 |
| Clark Elementary School | Record | Le Mars Comm School District | Le Mars, 51031Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 308 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Record | Le Mars Comm School District | Le Mars, 51031Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 282 |
| Akron Westfield Elementary School | Record | Akron Westfield Comm School District | Akron, 51001Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 249 |
| Akron Westfield Senior High School | Record | Akron Westfield Comm School District | Akron, 51001Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 192 |
| Hinton Intermediate School | Record | Hinton Comm School District | Hinton, 51024Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 174 |
| Remsen-Union Middle School | Record | Remsen-Union Comm School District | Remsen, 51050Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 174 |
| Kingsley Elementary School | Record | Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District | Kingsley, 51028Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 169 |
| Kingsley-Pierson High School | Record | Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District | Kingsley, 51028Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 145 |
| Akron Westfield Middle School | Record | Akron Westfield Comm School District | Akron, 51001Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 139 |
| Remsen-Union Elementary School | Record | Remsen-Union Comm School District | Remsen, 51050Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 136 |
| Individualized Learning Center | Record | Le Mars Comm School District | Le Mars, 51031Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 44 |
Le Mars High School
Le Mars Comm School District
Le Mars, 51031 / Town: Distant
Le Mars Middle School
Le Mars Comm School District
Le Mars, 51031 / Town: Distant
Kluckhohn Elementary School
Le Mars Comm School District
Le Mars, 51031 / Town: Distant
Hinton High School
Hinton Comm School District
Hinton, 51024 / Rural: Fringe
Hinton Elementary School
Hinton Comm School District
Hinton, 51024 / Rural: Fringe
Clark Elementary School
Le Mars Comm School District
Le Mars, 51031 / Town: Distant
Franklin Elementary School
Le Mars Comm School District
Le Mars, 51031 / Town: Distant
Akron Westfield Elementary School
Akron Westfield Comm School District
Akron, 51001 / Rural: Distant
Akron Westfield Senior High School
Akron Westfield Comm School District
Akron, 51001 / Rural: Distant
Hinton Intermediate School
Hinton Comm School District
Hinton, 51024 / Rural: Fringe
Remsen-Union Middle School
Remsen-Union Comm School District
Remsen, 51050 / Rural: Distant
Kingsley Elementary School
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
Kingsley, 51028 / Rural: Distant
Kingsley-Pierson High School
Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District
Kingsley, 51028 / Rural: Distant
Akron Westfield Middle School
Akron Westfield Comm School District
Akron, 51001 / Rural: Distant
Remsen-Union Elementary School
Remsen-Union Comm School District
Remsen, 51050 / Rural: Distant
Individualized Learning Center
Le Mars Comm School District
Le Mars, 51031 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,289
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Plymouth County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Plymouth County, Iowa?
Plymouth County supports 4,282 students through a network of 16 public schools and 5 school districts. The infrastructure consists of seven elementary, four middle, and five high schools, including one alternative school option.
What are the major school districts in Plymouth County, Iowa?
The Le Mars Community School District is the largest by far, serving 2,236 students across six schools. Charter schools do not exist here, meaning 100% of the county's educational options are traditional public or alternative campuses.
What is the school experience like in Plymouth County?
The county offers a mix of 10 rural and 6 town-based schools, with an average enrollment of 268 students. Le Mars High School is the largest campus with 675 students, providing a more comprehensive experience than its smaller neighbors.
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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.