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2 schools in Parkersburg

Iowa · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Parkersburg totals about 458 students across 2 schools (an average of 229 students per campus).

7-year change in Parkersburg

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
458
-36 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Aplington-Parkersburg High SchoolHigh09-12247
Parkersburg Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02211

About Parkersburg

Parkersburg is a compact Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 458 students total.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Schools in Parkersburg average about 229 students each, 39% below the Iowa norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Parkersburg has contracted 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 494 students to 458.

On this page, the community for Parkersburg discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Parkersburg, Iowa?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Parkersburg, with a combined enrollment of about 458.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Parkersburg?
Parkersburg has 1 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Parkersburg?
Aplington-Parkersburg High School is the largest public school in Parkersburg by enrollment, with approximately 247 students.
What school districts serve Parkersburg?
Parkersburg public schools are operated by Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Parkersburg cover?
Public schools in Parkersburg serve students from pre-K through grade 12.