Total enrollment
2,912
-123 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Carroll County
Iowa · Public K-12
Carroll County, Iowa operates 10 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 2,912 students (about 291 per school). The level mix is 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Carroll County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Carroll County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 74.2% | #34 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,912 | #39 of 90 | #1,878 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #41 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #48 of 90 | #1,191 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 36.7% | #64 of 90 | #2,225 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.3% | #45 of 89 | #1,958 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Carroll County school rankings
Residents
20,594
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
2,912
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$72,930
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.7%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
4
1,111 students
Middle
2
756 students
High
4
1,045 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Carroll Comm School District
1,593 students · 4 districts in Carroll County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Carroll 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
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
24.4% under 18
Test scores in Carroll County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Adams Elementary School· 71.5%
- Carroll High School· 75.4%
- Carroll Middle School· 75.5%
- Glidden-Ralston Elementary School· 76.4%
- CR-B Elementary School· 76.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Carroll | High | 09-12 | 483 | · |
| Carroll Middle School | Carroll | Middle | 05-08 | 459 | · |
| Fairview Elementary School | Carroll | Elementary | PK-02 | 419 | · |
| IKM-Manning Middle School | Manning | Middle | 04-08 | 297 | · |
| CR-B Elementary School | Coon Rapids | Elementary | PK-05 | 233 | · |
| Adams Elementary School | Carroll | Elementary | 03-04 | 232 | · |
| Glidden-Ralston Elementary School | Glidden | Elementary | PK-06 | 227 | · |
| Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center | Coon Rapids | High | 06-12 | 214 | · |
| IKM-Manning High School | Manning | High | 09-12 | 185 | · |
| Glidden-Ralston Jr-Sr High School | Glidden | High | 07-12 | 163 | · |
Cities in Carroll County
About Carroll County
Across the compact Iowa county of Carroll County of about 20,594 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 2,912 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $72,930, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Carroll County is made up of 4 elementary schools (1,111 students), 2 middle schools (756), and 4 high schools (1,045).
Carroll Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,593 students across Carroll County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carroll County has contracted 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,035 students to 2,912.
On allk12, the community for Carroll County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data