Top Rankings
Hinton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 842 students in Hinton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Hinton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
842 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Hinton Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
13%
# Black Students
2 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
797 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
95%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
81
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
72
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,482 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,619 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,482
$16,468
Spending / Student
$10,619
$16,042
Best Hinton Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hinton Intermediate School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Grades: 4-6
| 179 students
Rank: #22.
Hinton Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 West Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4327
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4327
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Hinton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinton Comm School District?
Hinton Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 842 students.
What is the rank of Hinton Comm School District?
Hinton Comm School District is ranked #14 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinton Comm School District?
95% of Hinton Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinton Comm School District?
Hinton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Hinton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,619 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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