Iowa County Schools & Education
Iowa County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,641
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#5
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Iowa County
Measured School Summary
Iowa County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 82/100 and a graduation rate of 95.5%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Iowa County spends $8,641 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 26% above the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Iowa 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
15 public schools and 6 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
82/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
95.5%
3.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,641
$528 above the state average
School coverage
15
6 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
Iowa County has 15 public schools across 6 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 Iowa 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
Iowa 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
#5
of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 17 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.
Dodgeville School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,068 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mineral Point Unified School District
Elementary to high school visible
777 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Iowa-Grant School District
Elementary and high visible
676 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Barneveld School District
Elementary to high school visible
431 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Barneveld 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 Iowa County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Iowa 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 Iowa County, Wisconsin
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.
A Dedicated Rural Education Network
Iowa County maintains 15 public schools across six districts, serving a total of 3,424 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary, four middle, and five high schools, ensuring local access for families throughout the region.
Dodgeville Leads Local District Enrollment
The Dodgeville School District is the county's largest, educating 1,068 students across three campuses. While there are currently no charter schools in the county, the Iowa-Grant School District hosts the largest individual campus, Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle, with 473 students.
Quiet Rural and Small-Town Settings
Schooling here feels personal, with 12 of the 15 schools situated in rural locales and an average school size of just 228 students. Facilities range from the 473-student Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle to smaller high schools, providing an intimate learning environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Iowa County
Reported Enrollment
3,424
15 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Iowa County
Dodgeville School District
Mineral Point Unified School District
Iowa-Grant School District
Barneveld School District
Pecatonica Area School District
Highland School District
15 Public Schools in Iowa 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle | Record | Iowa-Grant School District | Livingston, 53554Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 473 |
| Dodgeville Elementary | Record | Dodgeville School District | Dodgeville, 53533Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 383 |
| Dodgeville High | Record | Dodgeville School District | Dodgeville, 53533Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 374 |
| Mineral Point Elementary | Record | Mineral Point Unified School District | Mineral Point, 53565Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 354 |
| Dodgeville Middle | Record | Dodgeville School District | Dodgeville, 53533Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 311 |
| Mineral Point High | Record | Mineral Point Unified School District | Mineral Point, 53565Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 245 |
| Barneveld Elementary | Record | Barneveld School District | Barneveld, 53507Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 206 |
| Iowa-Grant High | Record | Iowa-Grant School District | Livingston, 53554Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 203 |
| Pecatonica Elementary | Record | Pecatonica Area School District | Hollandale, 53544Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 184 |
| Mineral Point Middle | Record | Mineral Point Unified School District | Mineral Point, 53565Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 178 |
| Highland Community Elementary | Record | Highland School District | Highland, 53543Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 132 |
| Barneveld High | Record | Barneveld School District | Barneveld, 53507Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 128 |
| Highland Community High | Record | Highland School District | Highland, 53543Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 105 |
| Barneveld Middle School | Record | Barneveld School District | Barneveld, 53507Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 97 |
| Highland Community Middle | Record | Highland School District | Highland, 53543Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 51 |
Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle
Iowa-Grant School District
Livingston, 53554 / Rural: Remote
Dodgeville Elementary
Dodgeville School District
Dodgeville, 53533 / Town: Distant
Dodgeville High
Dodgeville School District
Dodgeville, 53533 / Town: Distant
Mineral Point Elementary
Mineral Point Unified School District
Mineral Point, 53565 / Rural: Distant
Dodgeville Middle
Dodgeville School District
Dodgeville, 53533 / Town: Distant
Mineral Point High
Mineral Point Unified School District
Mineral Point, 53565 / Rural: Distant
Barneveld Elementary
Barneveld School District
Barneveld, 53507 / Rural: Distant
Iowa-Grant High
Iowa-Grant School District
Livingston, 53554 / Rural: Remote
Pecatonica Elementary
Pecatonica Area School District
Hollandale, 53544 / Rural: Distant
Mineral Point Middle
Mineral Point Unified School District
Mineral Point, 53565 / Rural: Distant
Highland Community Elementary
Highland School District
Highland, 53543 / Rural: Remote
Highland Community High
Highland School District
Highland, 53543 / Rural: Remote
Barneveld Middle School
Barneveld School District
Barneveld, 53507 / Rural: Distant
Highland Community Middle
Highland School District
Highland, 53543 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,641
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Iowa County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Iowa County, Wisconsin?
Iowa County maintains 15 public schools across six districts, serving a total of 3,424 students. The infrastructure includes six elementary, four middle, and five high schools, ensuring local access for families throughout the region.
What are the major school districts in Iowa County, Wisconsin?
The Dodgeville School District is the county's largest, educating 1,068 students across three campuses. While there are currently no charter schools in the county, the Iowa-Grant School District hosts the largest individual campus, Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle, with 473 students.
What is the school experience like in Iowa County?
Schooling here feels personal, with 12 of the 15 schools situated in rural locales and an average school size of just 228 students. Facilities range from the 473-student Iowa-Grant Elementary/Middle to smaller high schools, providing an intimate learning environment.
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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.