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Harrison County

Iowa · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Harrison County's 10 public schools is roughly 2,535 students, an average of about 254 per campus. Missouri Valley Comm School District runs the largest share. The level mix is 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Harrison County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,535
-24 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
5 districts
Enrollment
2,535
NCES CCD
Median income
$79,535
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.3%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
4
1,177 students
Middle
1
158 students
High
5
1,200 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Missouri Valley Comm School District
745 students · 5 districts in Harrison County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Harrison 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
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.1% under 18

Test scores in Harrison County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

See all 10 schools in Harrison County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Logan-Magnolia Elementary SchoolLoganElementaryPK-06431·
Missouri Valley ElementaryMissouri ValleyElementaryPK-05359·
Woodbine High SchoolWoodbineHigh05-12303·
Logan-Magnolia Jr-Sr High SchoolLoganHigh07-12294·
Woodbine Elementary SchoolWoodbineElementaryPK-04261·
Missouri Valley High SchoolMissouri ValleyHigh09-12228·
Boyer Valley Middle/High SchoolDunlapHigh06-12219·
Missouri Valley Middle SchoolMissouri ValleyMiddle06-08158·
West Harrison Middle School/High SchoolMondaminHigh05-12156·
West Harrison ElementaryMondaminElementaryPK-04126·

Cities in Harrison County

Missouri Valley3 schoolsLogan2 schoolsMondamin2 schoolsWoodbine2 schoolsDunlap1 school

About Harrison County

Across the low-population Iowa county of Harrison County of about 14,632 residents, the public-school footprint covers 10 schools and about 2,535 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $79,535 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% noticeably above the Iowa median.

On the school-mix side, Harrison County comprises 4 elementary schools (1,177 students), 1 middle school (158), and 5 high schools (1,200).

Missouri Valley Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 745 students across Harrison County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,535 students, stayed largely flat from the 2,559 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Harrison County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Iowa has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,535 students.
How many high schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Iowa has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,200 students.
How many middle schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Iowa has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 158 students.
How many elementary schools are in Harrison County?
Harrison County, Iowa has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,177 students.
What is the largest school district in Harrison County?
Missouri Valley Comm School District is the largest school district in Harrison County, serving approximately 745 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Harrison County?
Harrison County, Iowa has a population of approximately 14,632, with a median age of 42. About 23.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Harrison County?
Median household income in Harrison County is $79,535, above the Iowa average of $71,592. About 4.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Harrison County?
Approximately 22.0% of adults 25 and older in Harrison County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Harrison County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.3% of students in Harrison 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 Harrison County schools?
Across Harrison County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.

Harrison County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data