For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,561 students in Humboldt County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 207 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA are Taft Elementary School, Humboldt High School and Humboldt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Grades: 1-4
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Humboldt Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Grades: 5-8
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 College Ave.
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Grades: PK-5
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Grades: PK-K
| 178 students
Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 College Ave
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA include Taft Elementary School, Humboldt High School and Humboldt Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt County, IA?
5 public schools are located in Humboldt County, IA.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County, IA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County, IA?
Humboldt County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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