Total enrollment
1,041
+19 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Taylor County
Iowa · Public K-12
On the public-school side, Taylor County (Iowa) totals 4 K-12 schools and roughly 1,041 students. Median household income is around $67,740. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Taylor County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Taylor County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 82.0% | #7 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,041 | #89 of 90 | #2,725 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #90 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #26 of 90 | #919 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 52.2% | #13 of 90 | #1,508 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.2% | #36 of 89 | #1,797 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.
Residents
5,868
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,041
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,740
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.2%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
2
577 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
464 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Lenox Comm School District
527 students · 2 districts in Taylor County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Taylor 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+
16.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.7% under 18
Test scores in Taylor County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Bedford High School· 93.2%
- Lenox High School· 80.9%
- Bedford Elementary School· 79.2%
- Lenox Elementary School· 69.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenox Elementary School | Lenox | Elementary | PK-06 | 308 | · |
| Bedford Elementary School | Bedford | Elementary | PK-05 | 269 | · |
| Bedford High School | Bedford | High | 06-12 | 245 | · |
| Lenox High School | Lenox | High | 07-12 | 219 | · |
Cities in Taylor County
About Taylor County
Taylor County is a compact county of about 5,868 residents in Iowa. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,041 students across 4 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,740, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 5% noticeably below the Iowa median.
For a sense of the school types, Taylor County covers 2 elementary schools (577 students), and 2 high schools (464).
Lenox Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 527 students across Taylor County.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Taylor County has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,022 students to 1,041.
On allk12, the community for Taylor County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data