Wright County Schools & Education
Wright County, Iowa
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 92.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,242
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,591
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#74
of 99 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wright County
Measured School Summary
Wright County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.1%.
Funding Context
Wright County spends $8,242 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 11% below the Iowa average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wright 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #74 of 99 Iowa counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
4.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,242
$651 above the state average
School coverage
9
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
Wright 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 Wright 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
Wright 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
#74
of 99 Iowa counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points below 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.
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,071 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Eagle Grove Comm School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,000 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
Elementary and high visible
697 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Wright County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wright 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 Wright 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.
Wright County's Balanced Public School System
Wright County supports 2,768 students through a network of 9 public schools distributed across 3 districts. The infrastructure includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high school facilities to serve the community.
Three Districts Supporting Local Families
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows is the largest district, serving 1,071 students across 3 schools. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning the educational focus remains entirely on the three traditional community districts.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
Students attend schools in 6 rural and 3 town-based locales, creating a community-focused environment with an average school size of 308. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary is the largest campus with 535 students, serving as a central hub for local families.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Wright County
Reported Enrollment
2,768
9 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Wright County
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Eagle Grove Comm School District
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
9 Public Schools in Wright 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School | Record | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District | Clarion, 50525Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 535 |
| Eagle Grove Elementary | Record | Eagle Grove Comm School District | Eagle Grove, 50533Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 430 |
| Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School | Record | Belmond-Klemme Comm School District | Belmond, 50421Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 362 |
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School | Record | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District | Clarion, 50525Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 343 |
| Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School | Record | Belmond-Klemme Comm School District | Belmond, 50421Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 328 |
| Eagle Grove High School | Record | Eagle Grove Comm School District | Eagle Grove, 50533Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 299 |
| Robert Blue School | Record | Eagle Grove Comm School District | Eagle Grove, 50533Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 271 |
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School | Record | Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District | Clarion, 50525Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 193 |
| Belmond-Klemme Alternative School | Record | Belmond-Klemme Comm School District | Belmond, 50421Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 7 |
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Clarion, 50525 / Town: Remote
Eagle Grove Elementary
Eagle Grove Comm School District
Eagle Grove, 50533 / Rural: Fringe
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
Belmond, 50421 / Rural: Distant
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Clarion, 50525 / Rural: Fringe
Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
Belmond, 50421 / Rural: Distant
Eagle Grove High School
Eagle Grove Comm School District
Eagle Grove, 50533 / Town: Remote
Robert Blue School
Eagle Grove Comm School District
Eagle Grove, 50533 / Rural: Fringe
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District
Clarion, 50525 / Town: Remote
Belmond-Klemme Alternative School
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
Belmond, 50421 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,242
State avg $7,591
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Schools in Wright County, Iowa — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wright County, Iowa?
Wright County supports 2,768 students through a network of 9 public schools distributed across 3 districts. The infrastructure includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high school facilities to serve the community.
What are the major school districts in Wright County, Iowa?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows is the largest district, serving 1,071 students across 3 schools. No charter schools operate in the county, meaning the educational focus remains entirely on the three traditional community districts.
What is the school experience like in Wright County?
Students attend schools in 6 rural and 3 town-based locales, creating a community-focused environment with an average school size of 308. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary is the largest campus with 535 students, serving as a central hub for local families.
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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.