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Greene County

Iowa · Public K-12

Greene County, Iowa hosts 5 public K-12 schools and around 1,425 students, averaging roughly 285 per campus. Greene County Comm School District runs the largest share. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Greene County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,425
-95 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 89%
% Hispanic
9%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,425
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,409
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.0%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
2
604 students
Middle
1
347 students
High
2
474 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Greene County Comm School District
1,240 students · 2 districts in Greene County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Greene 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
4%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
86%
Hispanic
9%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.7% under 18

Test scores in Greene County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

See all 5 schools in Greene County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Greene County ElementaryJeffersonElementaryPK-04518·
Greene County High SchoolJeffersonHigh09-12375·
Greene County Middle SchoolJeffersonMiddle05-08347·
Paton-Churdan Jr-Sr High SchoolChurdanHigh06-1299·
Paton-Churdan ElementaryChurdanElementaryPK-0586·

Cities in Greene County

Jefferson3 schoolsChurdan2 schools

About Greene County

Greene County is a small county of about 8,688 residents in Iowa. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,425 students across 5 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,409, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Iowa median.

For a sense of the school types, Greene County is made up of 2 elementary schools (604 students), 1 middle school (347), and 2 high schools (474).

The largest single district in Greene County is Greene County Comm School District, which alone enrolls about 1,240 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 6%: 1,520 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,425 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Greene County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Greene County?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Greene County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 1,425.
How many high schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Iowa has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 474 students.
How many middle schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Iowa has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 347 students.
How many elementary schools are in Greene County?
Greene County, Iowa has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 604 students.
What is the largest school district in Greene County?
Greene County Comm School District is the largest school district in Greene County, serving approximately 1,240 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Greene County?
Greene County, Iowa has a population of approximately 8,688, with a median age of 45. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Greene County?
Median household income in Greene County is $63,409, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Greene County?
Approximately 21.2% of adults 25 and older in Greene County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Greene County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.0% of students in Greene 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 Greene County schools?
Across Greene County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data