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Henry County

Iowa · Public K-12

Henry County, Iowa's 13 public schools span elementary through high school (7 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high). Total enrollment is roughly 3,230 students.

7-year change in Henry County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,018
-227 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 82%
% Hispanic
11%
was 9%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
4 districts
Enrollment
3,230
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,436
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.8%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
7
1,553 students
Middle
1
383 students
High
5
1,294 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mount Pleasant Comm School District
2,011 students · 4 districts in Henry County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Henry 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
88%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
11%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
20.9% under 18

Test scores in Henry County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

See all 9 schools in Henry County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Mount Pleasant High SchoolMount PleasantHigh09-12545·
Mount Pleasant Middle SchoolMount PleasantMiddle06-08383·
Van Allen Elementary SchoolMount PleasantElementary03-05362·
Clark Elementary SchoolNew LondonElementaryPK-05314·
New London Jr-Sr High SchoolNew LondonHigh06-12284·
WACO High SchoolWaylandHigh07-12241·
Harlan Elementary SchoolMount PleasantElementaryKG-05212·
Lincoln Elementary SchoolMount PleasantElementary01-02202·
Winfield-Mt Union Jr-Sr High SchoolWinfieldHigh06-12198·
Harlan Elementary SchoolMount PleasantElementaryPK-KG195·
Winfield Elementary SchoolWinfieldElementaryPK-05182·
Salem Elementary SchoolSalemElementaryKG-0586·
WisdomQuest Education CenterMount PleasantHigh10-1226·

Cities in Henry County

Mount Pleasant7 schoolsNew London2 schoolsWinfield2 schoolsSalem1 schoolWayland1 school

About Henry County

Henry County is a small county of about 20,004 residents in Iowa. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,230 students across 13 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $67,436 a year, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% noticeably below the Iowa median.

For a sense of the school types, Henry County covers 7 elementary schools (1,553 students), 1 middle school (383), and 5 high schools (1,294).

Mount Pleasant Comm School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,011 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Henry County has contracted 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,245 students to 3,018.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Henry County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Henry County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Henry County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 3,230.
How many high schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Iowa has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,294 students.
How many middle schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Iowa has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 383 students.
How many elementary schools are in Henry County?
Henry County, Iowa has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,553 students.
What is the largest school district in Henry County?
Mount Pleasant Comm School District is the largest school district in Henry County, serving approximately 2,011 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Henry County?
Henry County has roughly 20,004 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Henry County?
Median household income in Henry County is $67,436, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Henry County?
Approximately 23.0% of adults 25 and older in Henry County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Henry County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.8% of students in Henry 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 Henry County schools?
Across Henry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.7 to 1.

Henry County school rankings

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