Worth County Schools & Education
Worth County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,213
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#40
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Worth County
Measured School Summary
Worth County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,213 per pupil, Worth County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% above the Iowa average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Worth 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
66/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #40 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
2.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,213
$378 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Worth County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Worth 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.
Small-system county
Worth County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#40
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
594 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Worth County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Worth 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.
Focused Education in Rural Worth County
Worth County operates a streamlined system of 4 public schools serving 967 total students. These facilities are organized into one primary district and consist of 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
Northwood-Kensett Anchors Local Learning
The Northwood-Kensett Community School District serves 594 students across 2 campuses. Traditional public schools represent 100% of the county's educational landscape, with no charter schools currently operating.
Small-Town Feel in Every Rural Campus
All 4 schools are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit average school size of 242 students. Northwood-Kensett Elementary is the largest site with 321 students, while Central Springs Elementary provides an intimate setting for 147 children.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Worth County
Reported Enrollment
967
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Worth County
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
4 Public Schools in Worth 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood-Kensett Elementary | Record | Northwood-Kensett Comm School District | Northwood, 50459Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 321 |
| Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School | Record | Northwood-Kensett Comm School District | Northwood, 50459Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 273 |
| Central Springs High School | Record | Central Springs Comm School District | Manly, 50456Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 226 |
| Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus | Record | Central Springs Comm School District | Manly, 50456Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 147 |
Northwood-Kensett Elementary
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
Northwood, 50459 / Rural: Remote
Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High School
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
Northwood, 50459 / Rural: Remote
Central Springs High School
Central Springs Comm School District
Manly, 50456 / Rural: Distant
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
Central Springs Comm School District
Manly, 50456 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,213
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Worth County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Worth County, Iowa?
Worth County operates a streamlined system of 4 public schools serving 967 total students. These facilities are organized into one primary district and consist of 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Worth County, Iowa?
The Northwood-Kensett Community School District serves 594 students across 2 campuses. Traditional public schools represent 100% of the county's educational landscape, with no charter schools currently operating.
What is the school experience like in Worth County?
All 4 schools are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit average school size of 242 students. Northwood-Kensett Elementary is the largest site with 321 students, while Central Springs Elementary provides an intimate setting for 147 children.
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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.