Total enrollment
4,219
-18 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Plymouth County
Iowa · Public K-12
Plymouth County's public schools total 16 across the county, with enrollment of about 4,219 and Le Mars Comm School District the largest single district. The level mix is 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Plymouth County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Plymouth County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 78.7% | #15 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,219 | #25 of 90 | #1,485 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #20 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.9:1 | #82 of 90 | #1,738 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 29.2% | #79 of 90 | #2,409 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.0% | #30 of 89 | #1,655 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.
Plymouth County school rankings
Residents
25,747
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
16
5 districts
Enrollment
4,219
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$83,251
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
29.1%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
7
1,822 students
Middle
4
997 students
High
5
1,400 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Le Mars Comm School District
2,157 students · 5 districts in Plymouth County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Plymouth 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+
21.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.2%
civilian labor
Median age
41
25.0% under 18
Test scores in Plymouth County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 15 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Akron Westfield Middle School· 91.3%
- Remsen-Union Elementary School· 91.2%
- Hinton Elementary School· 89.1%
- Hinton High School· 89.0%
- Kingsley-Pierson High School· 86.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Clark Elementary School· 72.9%
- Akron Westfield Senior High School· 73.0%
- Kluckhohn Elementary School· 74.5%
- Le Mars High School· 77.9%
- Remsen-Union Middle School· 79.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Mars High School | Le Mars | High | 09-12 | 662 | · |
| Le Mars Middle School | Le Mars | Middle | 06-08 | 487 | · |
| Kluckhohn Elementary School | Le Mars | Elementary | KG-05 | 407 | · |
| Hinton High School | Hinton | High | 07-12 | 370 | · |
| Clark Elementary School | Le Mars | Elementary | PK-05 | 301 | · |
| Hinton Elementary School | Hinton | Elementary | PK-03 | 299 | · |
| Franklin Elementary School | Le Mars | Elementary | KG-05 | 261 | · |
| Akron Westfield Elementary School | Akron | Elementary | PK-05 | 258 | · |
| Hinton Intermediate School | Hinton | Middle | 04-06 | 191 | · |
| Remsen-Union Middle School | Remsen | Middle | 05-08 | 189 | · |
| Akron Westfield Senior High School | Akron | High | 09-12 | 188 | · |
| Kingsley Elementary School | Kingsley | Elementary | KG-04 | 173 | · |
| Kingsley-Pierson High School | Kingsley | High | 09-12 | 141 | · |
| Akron Westfield Middle School | Akron | Middle | 06-08 | 130 | · |
| Remsen-Union Elementary School | Remsen | Elementary | PK-04 | 123 | · |
| Individualized Learning Center | Le Mars | High | 09-12 | 39 | · |
Cities in Plymouth County
About Plymouth County
Plymouth County is a sparse county of about 25,747 residents in Iowa. Its public-school system hosts approximately 4,219 students across 16 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $83,251, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% above the Iowa median.
In terms of grade levels, Plymouth County consists of 7 elementary schools (1,822 students), 4 middle schools (997), and 5 high schools (1,400).
Le Mars Comm School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,157 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 4,237 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,219 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Plymouth County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data