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4 schools in Carroll

Iowa · Public K-12

Carroll, Iowa has 4 public K-12 schools in service today, teaching roughly 1,593 students (an average of 398 per campus).

7-year change in Carroll

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,593
-213 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 88%
% Hispanic
10%
was 5%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Adams Elementary SchoolElementary03-04232
Carroll High SchoolHigh09-12483
Carroll Middle SchoolMiddle05-08459
Fairview Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02419

About Carroll

Public education in Carroll, Iowa runs across 4 schools that instructs roughly 1,593 students. By footprint, Carroll sits in the low-population bracket.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 12%: 1,806 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,593 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 88% to 80%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Carroll discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Carroll?
Carroll, Iowa has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,593 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carroll?
Carroll has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Carroll?
Carroll High School is the largest public school in Carroll by enrollment, with approximately 483 students.
What school districts serve Carroll?
Carroll public schools are operated by Carroll Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Carroll cover?
Public schools in Carroll serve students from pre-K through grade 12.