Total enrollment
179
-49 (-21%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Thornburg
Iowa · Public K-12
Thornburg's public-school footprint covers 2 schools with combined enrollment of about 179 students, averaging 90 per school.
4-year change in Thornburg
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
55
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
179
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 102 |
| Tri-County JR/SR High School | High | 07-12 | 77 |
About Thornburg
Thornburg is a sparse Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 179 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-school enrollment runs near 90, lower than the state mean of about 376.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 21%: 228 students in SY 2020-21 versus 179 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Thornburg discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.