Total enrollment
2,628
-59 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Jackson County
Iowa · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Jackson County (Iowa) totals 9 K-12 schools and roughly 2,628 students. Median household income is around $74,186. By grade band, the county runs 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Jackson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jackson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.7% | #81 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,628 | #43 of 90 | #1,968 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #53 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.5:1 | #12 of 90 | #709 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.5% | #37 of 90 | #1,982 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.2% | #65 of 89 | #2,148 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Jackson County school rankings
Residents
19,390
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
2,628
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$74,186
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.5%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
5
1,284 students
Middle
1
315 students
High
3
1,029 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Maquoketa Comm School District
1,259 students · 4 districts in Jackson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson 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+
19.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
45
22.2% under 18
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Bellevue Elementary School· 81.6%
- Andrew Elementary School· 81.2%
- Bellevue High School· 75.6%
- Easton Valley Elementary School· 72.8%
- Easton Valley Junior High / High School· 63.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Community High School | Maquoketa | High | 09-12 | 477 | · |
| Bellevue Elementary School | Bellevue | Elementary | PK-05 | 405 | · |
| Bellevue High School | Bellevue | High | 06-12 | 354 | · |
| Maquoketa Middle School | Maquoketa | Middle | 06-08 | 315 | · |
| Easton Valley Elementary School | Miles | Elementary | PK-06 | 287 | · |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Maquoketa | Elementary | PK-02 | 260 | · |
| Briggs Elementary School | Maquoketa | Elementary | 03-05 | 207 | · |
| Easton Valley Junior High / High School | Preston | High | 07-12 | 198 | · |
| Andrew Elementary School | Andrew | Elementary | PK-06 | 125 | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
Across the rural-scale Iowa county of Jackson County of about 19,390 residents, the public-school footprint covers 9 schools and about 2,628 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $74,186, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.
For a sense of the school types, Jackson County is made up of 5 elementary schools (1,284 students), 1 middle school (315), and 3 high schools (1,029).
Maquoketa Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,259 students across Jackson County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson County has stayed largely flat since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,687 students to 2,628.
On allk12, the community for Jackson 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