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Best Calhoun County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,506 students in Calhoun County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IA are South Central Calhoun Elementary School, South Central Calhoun High School and South Central Calhoun Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Gr: PK-3 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Central Calhoun High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 W Main St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Valley Elementary School
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IA?
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
5 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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