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Taylor County

Iowa · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Taylor County (Iowa) totals 4 K-12 campuses and roughly 1,041 students. Median household income is around $67,740. That works out to 2 elementary and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Taylor County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,041
+60 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 83%
% Hispanic
16%
was 14%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,041
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
White
90%
Hispanic
8%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
82%
Hispanic
15%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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%.

See all 4 schools in Taylor County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lenox Elementary SchoolLenoxElementaryPK-06308·
Bedford Elementary SchoolBedfordElementaryPK-05269·
Bedford High SchoolBedfordHigh06-12245·
Lenox High SchoolLenoxHigh07-12219·

Cities in Taylor County

Bedford2 schoolsLenox2 schools

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 climbed 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 981 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

How many public schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Iowa has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,041 students.
How many high schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Iowa has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 464 students.
How many elementary schools are in Taylor County?
Taylor County, Iowa has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 577 students.
What is the largest school district in Taylor County?
Lenox Comm School District is the largest school district in Taylor County, serving approximately 527 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Taylor County?
Taylor County has roughly 5,868 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Taylor County?
Median household income in Taylor County is $67,740, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Taylor County?
Approximately 16.0% of adults 25 and older in Taylor County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Taylor County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.2% of students in Taylor 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 Taylor County schools?
Across Taylor County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Taylor County?
Taylor County residents are approximately 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data