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Worth County

Iowa · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 967 students, in a county of 7,350 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
967
NCES CCD
Median income
$78,008
Above Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.4%
Below Iowa avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District
594 students · 2 districts in Worth County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Worth 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
95%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
89%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.7% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Northwood-Kensett ElementaryNorthwoodElementaryPK-05321·
Northwood-Kensett MIddle/High SchoolNorthwoodHigh06-12273·
Central Springs High SchoolManlyHigh09-12226·
Central Springs Elem. Manly CampusManlyElementaryPK-03147·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Worth County?
Worth County, Iowa has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 967 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Worth County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Worth County?
Northwood-Kensett Comm School District is the largest school district in Worth County, serving approximately 594 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Worth County?
Worth County has roughly 7,350 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Worth County?
Median household income in Worth County is $78,008, above the Iowa average of $71,592. About 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Worth County?
Approximately 19.1% of adults 25 and older in Worth County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Worth County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 38.4% of students in Worth County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Iowa county average of 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Worth County schools?
Across Worth County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Worth County?
Worth County residents are approximately 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Worth County is owner-occupied?
Worth County has about 3,474 housing units, of which roughly 83.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data