For the 2025-26 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Calhoun County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Central Calhoun High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Main St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 370-2861
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Calhoun County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
621 Thomas St
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
510 E North St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Gr: K-3 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
202 E Harrison
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
202 East Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
202 E Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Gr: 5-8
215 Maple Ave
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Gr: 5-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
305 Maple St
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Twin Lakes Learning Center Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
830 Main St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IA include South Central Calhoun Elementary School, South Central Calhoun High School and South Central Calhoun Middle School.
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 29% (majority Hispanic).
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