For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,378 students in Floyd County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 167 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Floyd County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Floyd County, IA are Central Springs Middle School, Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs and Rockford Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Floyd County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Floyd County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Floyd County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: 4-8
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: PK-3
| 163 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rockford Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 210th Street
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3813
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3813
Grades: 7-12
| 174 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rrmr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 210th Street
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Grades: PK-6
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Charles City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Grades: 5-8
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Grades: 3-4
| 184 students
Rank: #77.
Charles City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Grades: PK-2
| 375 students
Floyd County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 North Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Grades: 11-12
| 21 students
801 9th St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5302
Grades: PK-4
| 166 students
509 North Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Grades: 5-8
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Floyd County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Floyd County, IA include Central Springs Middle School, Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs and Rockford Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Floyd County?
8 public schools are located in Floyd County.
What percentage of students in Floyd County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Floyd County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County?
Floyd County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Floyd County include: Charles City Middle School vs. Central Springs Middle School, Charles City Middle School vs. Charles City High School
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