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Davis County

Iowa · Public K-12

Davis County in Iowa is home to 4 public K-12 schools, serving roughly 1,147 students between them, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high. Davis County Comm School District is the largest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Davis County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,147
-72 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,147
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,194
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.3%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
1
418 students
Middle
1
337 students
High
2
392 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Davis County Comm School District
1,147 students · 1 district in Davis County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Davis 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
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.7%
civilian labor
Median age
36
29.9% under 18

Test scores in Davis County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

See all 3 schools in Davis County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Davis County ElementaryBloomfieldElementaryPK-04418·
Davis County Community High SchoolBloomfieldHigh09-12358·
Davis County Middle SchoolBloomfieldMiddle05-08337·
DC OnlineBloomfieldHigh06-1234·

Cities in Davis County

Bloomfield4 schools

About Davis County

Across the compact Iowa county of Davis County of about 9,157 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,147 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $77,194 a year, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 5%. That income level is 8% noticeably above the Iowa median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Davis County comprises 1 elementary school (418 students), 1 middle school (337), and 2 high schools (392).

The largest single district in Davis County is Davis County Comm School District, which alone enrolls about 1,147 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Davis County has contracted 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,219 students to 1,147. Over that span, Davis County added 1 school, going from 3 to 4.

On this page, the community for Davis County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Davis County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Davis County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 1,147.
How many high schools are in Davis County?
Davis County, Iowa has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 392 students.
How many middle schools are in Davis County?
Davis County, Iowa has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 337 students.
How many elementary schools are in Davis County?
Davis County, Iowa has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 418 students.
What is the largest school district in Davis County?
Davis County Comm School District is the largest school district in Davis County, serving approximately 1,147 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Davis County?
Davis County has roughly 9,157 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Davis County?
Median household income in Davis County is $77,194, above the Iowa average of $71,592. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Davis County?
Approximately 17.1% of adults 25 and older in Davis County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Davis County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.3% of students in Davis County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Iowa county average of 41.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Davis County schools?
Across Davis County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data