Winneshiek County Schools & Education
Winneshiek County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,201
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
80/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#1
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Winneshiek County
Measured School Summary
Winneshiek County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 80/100 and a graduation rate of 96.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Winneshiek County spends $8,201 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Winneshiek 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
9 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
80/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,201
$610 above the state average
School coverage
9
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Winneshiek County has 9 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 Winneshiek 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.
Higher-signal county
Winneshiek County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#1
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
Decorah Community School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,589 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
South Winneshiek Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
531 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Turkey Valley Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
375 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Decorah Community School District is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Winneshiek County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek 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.
Elite Educational Standards in Winneshiek
Winneshiek County operates nine public schools serving 2,495 students across three dedicated districts. The system includes four elementary schools and three high schools, providing ample capacity for the local population.
Decorah Community School District
The Decorah Community School District is the largest provider, educating 1,589 students in four schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education in the hands of three highly successful local districts.
Small Schools with Big Results
Six schools are located in rural areas, while three are in town settings, maintaining an average size of 277 students. Decorah High School is the largest in the county with 576 students, offering a personal learning environment for every teenager.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Winneshiek County
Reported Enrollment
2,495
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Winneshiek County
Decorah Community School District
South Winneshiek Comm School District
Turkey Valley Comm School District
9 Public Schools in Winneshiek 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah High School | Record | Decorah Community School District | Decorah, 52101Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 576 |
| Decorah Middle School | Record | Decorah Community School District | Decorah, 52101Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 461 |
| John Cline Elementary School | Record | Decorah Community School District | Decorah, 52101Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 354 |
| South Winneshiek High School | Record | South Winneshiek Comm School District | Calmar, 52132Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 211 |
| Carrie Lee Elementary | Record | Decorah Community School District | Decorah, 52101Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 198 |
| Turkey Valley Elementary School | Record | Turkey Valley Comm School District | Jackson Junction, 52171Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 192 |
| South Winneshiek Elementary School | Record | South Winneshiek Comm School District | Ossian, 52161Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 191 |
| Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School | Record | Turkey Valley Comm School District | Jackson Junction, 52171Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 183 |
| South Winneshiek Middle School | Record | South Winneshiek Comm School District | Ossian, 52161Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 129 |
Decorah High School
Decorah Community School District
Decorah, 52101 / Rural: Fringe
Decorah Middle School
Decorah Community School District
Decorah, 52101 / Town: Remote
John Cline Elementary School
Decorah Community School District
Decorah, 52101 / Town: Remote
South Winneshiek High School
South Winneshiek Comm School District
Calmar, 52132 / Rural: Distant
Carrie Lee Elementary
Decorah Community School District
Decorah, 52101 / Town: Remote
Turkey Valley Elementary School
Turkey Valley Comm School District
Jackson Junction, 52171 / Rural: Remote
South Winneshiek Elementary School
South Winneshiek Comm School District
Ossian, 52161 / Rural: Distant
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School
Turkey Valley Comm School District
Jackson Junction, 52171 / Rural: Remote
South Winneshiek Middle School
South Winneshiek Comm School District
Ossian, 52161 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,201
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Winneshiek County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Winneshiek County, Iowa?
Winneshiek County operates nine public schools serving 2,495 students across three dedicated districts. The system includes four elementary schools and three high schools, providing ample capacity for the local population.
What are the major school districts in Winneshiek County, Iowa?
The Decorah Community School District is the largest provider, educating 1,589 students in four schools. No charter schools operate in the county, leaving education in the hands of three highly successful local districts.
What is the school experience like in Winneshiek County?
Six schools are located in rural areas, while three are in town settings, maintaining an average size of 277 students. Decorah High School is the largest in the county with 576 students, offering a personal learning environment for every teenager.
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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.