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Osceola County

Iowa · Public K-12

Osceola County, Iowa hosts 3 public K-12 schools and around 688 students, averaging roughly 229 per campus. Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District runs the largest share. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Osceola County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
688
-138 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 80%
% Hispanic
26%
was 18%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
688
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,239
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.3%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
1
308 students
Middle
1
185 students
High
1
195 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District
688 students · 1 district in Osceola County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Osceola 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
86%
Hispanic
11%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
26%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
7%
Bachelor's+
16.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.7% under 18

Test scores in Osceola County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.

See all 3 schools in Osceola County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary SchoolSibleyElementaryPK-04308·
Sibley-Ocheyedan High SchoolSibleyHigh09-12195·
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle SchoolSibleyMiddle05-08185·

Cities in Osceola County

Sibley3 schools

About Osceola County

Across the small Iowa county of Osceola County of about 6,100 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 688 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $69,239, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%.

On the school-mix side, Osceola County covers 1 elementary school (308 students), 1 middle school (185), and 1 high school (195).

The largest single district in Osceola County is Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District, which alone enrolls about 688 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 688 students, decreased 17% from the 826 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 80% to 65% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Osceola County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Osceola County?
Osceola County, Iowa has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 688 students.
How many high schools are in Osceola County?
Osceola County, Iowa has 1 public high school, serving approximately 195 students.
How many middle schools are in Osceola County?
Osceola County, Iowa has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 185 students.
How many elementary schools are in Osceola County?
Osceola County, Iowa has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 308 students.
What is the largest school district in Osceola County?
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District is the largest school district in Osceola County, serving approximately 688 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Osceola County?
Osceola County has roughly 6,100 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Osceola County?
Median household income in Osceola County is $69,239, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 11.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Osceola County?
Approximately 16.7% of adults 25 and older in Osceola County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Osceola County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.3% of students in Osceola 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 Osceola County schools?
Across Osceola County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data