Total enrollment
2,451
-259 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
Wright County
Iowa · Public K-12
Wright County is a Iowa county whose public-school system spans 9 schools and approximately 2,451 students. Median household income runs about $67,190. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Wright County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-2 (-22%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wright County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Iowa | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 60.2% | #85 of 89 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,451 | #49 of 90 | #2,033 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #69 of 90 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #8 of 90 | #687 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.8% | #7 of 90 | #1,260 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.0% | #12 of 89 | #952 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.
Wright County school rankings
Residents
12,791
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
3 districts
Enrollment
2,451
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,190
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.8%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
3
1,266 students
Middle
2
268 students
High
4
917 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Eagle Grove Comm School District
1,032 students · 3 districts in Wright County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wright 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+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
39
26.0% under 18
Test scores in Wright County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Iowa state average: 73.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School | Clarion | Elementary | PK-04 | 469 | · |
| Eagle Grove Elementary | Eagle Grove | Elementary | PK-04 | 435 | · |
| Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School | Belmond | Elementary | PK-06 | 362 | · |
| Eagle Grove High School | Eagle Grove | High | 09-12 | 329 | · |
| Belmond-Klemme Community Jr-Sr High School | Belmond | High | 07-12 | 297 | · |
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School | Clarion | High | 09-12 | 291 | · |
| Robert Blue School | Eagle Grove | Middle | 05-08 | 268 | · |
| Belmond-Klemme Alternative School | Belmond | High | 09-12 | · | · |
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School | Clarion | Middle | 05-08 | · | · |
Cities in Wright County
About Wright County
In Iowa, Wright County is a rural-scale county of about 12,791 residents. 9 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,451 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,190, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Iowa median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Wright County spans 3 elementary schools (1,266 students), 2 middle schools (268), and 4 high schools (917).
Eagle Grove Comm School District is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,032 students across Wright County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,451 students, declined 10% from the 2,710 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 9 to 7 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Wright County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data