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Audubon County

Iowa · Public K-12

Iowa's Audubon County runs 3 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Audubon Comm School District at 543 students. That works out to 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Audubon County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
749
+56 (+8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
749
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,229
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.2%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
2
458 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
291 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Audubon Comm School District
543 students · 2 districts in Audubon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Audubon County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
95%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Audubon County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Audubon Middle-High School· 87.7%
  2. Audubon Elementary School· 82.9%

See all 2 schools in Audubon County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Audubon Middle-High SchoolAudubonHigh05-12291·
Audubon Elementary SchoolAudubonElementaryPK-04252·
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton ElementaryExiraElementaryPK-05206·

Cities in Audubon County

Audubon2 schoolsExira1 school

About Audubon County

Across the low-population Iowa county of Audubon County of about 5,599 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 749 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,229, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 19% below the Iowa median.

On the school-mix side, Audubon County comprises 2 elementary schools (458 students), and 1 high school (291).

Audubon Comm School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 543 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 749 students, increased 8% from the 693 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Audubon County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Audubon County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Audubon County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 749.
How many high schools are in Audubon County?
Audubon County, Iowa has 1 public high school, serving approximately 291 students.
How many elementary schools are in Audubon County?
Audubon County, Iowa has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 458 students.
What is the largest school district in Audubon County?
Audubon Comm School District is the largest school district in Audubon County, serving approximately 543 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Audubon County?
Audubon County, Iowa has a population of approximately 5,599, with a median age of 47. About 21.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Audubon County?
Median household income in Audubon County is $58,229, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Audubon County?
Approximately 20.8% of adults 25 and older in Audubon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Audubon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.2% of students in Audubon County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Iowa county average of 41.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Audubon County schools?
Across Audubon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Audubon County?
Audubon County residents are approximately 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data