Poweshiek County Schools & Education
Poweshiek County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,459
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#47
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Poweshiek County
Measured School Summary
Poweshiek County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.1%.
Funding Context
At $7,459 per pupil, Poweshiek County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Poweshiek 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 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
93.1%
0.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,459
$132 below the state average
School coverage
11
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
Poweshiek County has 11 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 Poweshiek 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
Poweshiek 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
#47
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,538 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
561 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Montezuma Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
493 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Grinnell-Newburg 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 Poweshiek County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Poweshiek 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 Poweshiek 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.
Poweshiek County's Educational Outlook
Poweshiek County educates 2,592 students through 11 public schools across 3 school districts. The system is comprised of five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
The Grinnell-Newburg Spotlight
The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District is the largest in the county, supporting 1,538 students across 5 schools. Like its neighbors, the county has zero charter schools, relying entirely on its three traditional public districts.
Rural Roots and Town Campuses
The area is predominantly rural, with eight schools in rural settings and three located in town. Grinnell Community Senior High is the largest school with 471 students, contributing to a county-wide average school size of 236.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Poweshiek County
Reported Enrollment
2,592
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Poweshiek County
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
Montezuma Comm School District
11 Public Schools in Poweshiek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Community Senior High School | Record | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District | Grinnell, 50112Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 471 |
| Grinnell Community Middle School | Record | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District | Grinnell, 50112Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School | Record | Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District | Brooklyn, 52211Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 296 |
| Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School | Record | Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District | Brooklyn, 52211Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 265 |
| Fairview Elementary School | Record | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District | Grinnell, 50112Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 243 |
| Montezuma Elementary School | Record | Montezuma Comm School District | Montezuma, 50171Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 229 |
| Davis Elementary School | Record | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District | Grinnell, 50112Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 215 |
| Bailey Park Elementary School | Record | Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District | Grinnell, 50112Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 152 |
| Montezuma High School | Record | Montezuma Comm School District | Montezuma, 50171Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 148 |
| Montezuma Junior High School | Record | Montezuma Comm School District | Montezuma, 50171Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 112 |
| Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy | Record | Montezuma Comm School District | Montezuma, 50171Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 4 |
Grinnell Community Senior High School
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Grinnell, 50112 / Rural: Fringe
Grinnell Community Middle School
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Grinnell, 50112 / Rural: Fringe
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Elementary School
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
Brooklyn, 52211 / Rural: Remote
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Jr-Sr High School
Brooklyn-Guernsey-Malcom Comm School District
Brooklyn, 52211 / Rural: Remote
Fairview Elementary School
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Grinnell, 50112 / Town: Remote
Montezuma Elementary School
Montezuma Comm School District
Montezuma, 50171 / Rural: Remote
Davis Elementary School
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Grinnell, 50112 / Town: Remote
Bailey Park Elementary School
Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District
Grinnell, 50112 / Town: Remote
Montezuma High School
Montezuma Comm School District
Montezuma, 50171 / Rural: Remote
Montezuma Junior High School
Montezuma Comm School District
Montezuma, 50171 / Rural: Remote
Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy
Montezuma Comm School District
Montezuma, 50171 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,459
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Poweshiek County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Poweshiek County, Iowa?
Poweshiek County educates 2,592 students through 11 public schools across 3 school districts. The system is comprised of five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Poweshiek County, Iowa?
The Grinnell-Newburg Community School District is the largest in the county, supporting 1,538 students across 5 schools. Like its neighbors, the county has zero charter schools, relying entirely on its three traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Poweshiek County?
The area is predominantly rural, with eight schools in rural settings and three located in town. Grinnell Community Senior High is the largest school with 471 students, contributing to a county-wide average school size of 236.
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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.