Total enrollment
2,055
+39 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Chickasaw County
Iowa · Public K-12
Public schools in Chickasaw County, Iowa total 7, with combined enrollment of about 2,055 students against a county population of 11,807. That breaks down as 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Chickasaw County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Chickasaw County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 75.4% | #30 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,055 | #62 of 90 | #2,205 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #65 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #41 of 90 | #1,109 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 35.6% | #67 of 90 | #2,253 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.8% | #53 of 89 | #2,029 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.
Residents
11,807
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
2,055
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,675
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
35.6%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
3
905 students
Middle
2
521 students
High
2
629 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
New Hampton Comm School District
1,126 students · 3 districts in Chickasaw County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Chickasaw 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+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.6%
civilian labor
Median age
43
23.2% under 18
Test scores in Chickasaw County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampton Elementary School | New Hampton | Elementary | PK-04 | 504 | · |
| New Hampton High School | New Hampton | High | 09-12 | 318 | · |
| Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School | Nashua | High | 06-12 | 311 | · |
| New Hampton Middle School | New Hampton | Middle | 05-08 | 304 | · |
| Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School | Nashua | Elementary | PK-05 | 281 | · |
| Sumner-Fredericksburg Middle School | Fredericksburg | Middle | 05-08 | 217 | · |
| Fredericksburg Elem School | Fredericksburg | Elementary | PK-04 | 120 | · |
Cities in Chickasaw County
About Chickasaw County
Chickasaw County is a small county of about 11,807 residents in Iowa. Its public-school system teaches approximately 2,055 students across 7 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $75,675, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% noticeably above the Iowa median.
For a sense of the school types, Chickasaw County consists of 3 elementary schools (905 students), 2 middle schools (521), and 2 high schools (629).
New Hampton Comm School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,126 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,055 students, held roughly steady from the 2,016 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Chickasaw 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