Total enrollment
1,530
-29 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
Humboldt County
Iowa · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Iowa, 6 sit inside Humboldt County, collectively enrolling roughly 1,530 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Humboldt County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 86%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
1,530
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,946
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
32.3%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
4
612 students
Middle
1
454 students
High
1
464 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Humboldt Comm School District
1,426 students · 3 districts in Humboldt County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Humboldt 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+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.7% under 18
Test scores in Humboldt County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Taft Elementary School· 85.2%
- Humboldt Middle School· 83.0%
- Humboldt High School· 82.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt High School | Humboldt | High | 09-12 | 464 | · |
| Humboldt Middle School | Humboldt | Middle | 05-08 | 454 | · |
| Taft Elementary School | Humboldt | Elementary | 01-04 | 369 | · |
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School | Dakota City | Elementary | PK-KG | 139 | · |
| Gilmore City Elementary School | Gilmore City | Elementary | KG-05 | 59 | · |
| Twin Rivers Elementary School | Bode | Elementary | PK-05 | 45 | · |
Cities in Humboldt County
About Humboldt County
Humboldt County is a thinly populated Iowa county of about 9,591 residents, home to 6 public schools and roughly 1,530 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $71,946 a year, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Humboldt County is made up of 4 elementary schools (612 students), 1 middle school (454), and 1 high school (464).
Humboldt Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,426 students across Humboldt County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Humboldt County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,559 students to 1,530.
On allk12, the community for Humboldt County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data