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Iowa County

Wisconsin · Public K-12

15 public K-12 schools, roughly 3,373 students, one county, 23,867 residents. That is Iowa County, Wisconsin on the numbers. By grade band, the county runs 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Iowa County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,373
-408 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
15
-1 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 93%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
23,867
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
6 districts
Enrollment
3,373
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$82,182
Above Wisconsin avg
Free/reduced lunch
30.1%
Below Wisconsin avg
Elementary
6
1,709 students
Middle
4
607 students
High
5
1,057 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Dodgeville School District
1,035 students · 6 districts in Iowa County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Iowa 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
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
90%
Hispanic
5%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Iowa County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Wisconsin state average: 53.1%.

See all 10 schools in Iowa County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Iowa-Grant Elementary/MiddleLivingstonElementaryPK-08423·
Dodgeville ElementaryDodgevilleElementaryPK-04385·
Mineral Point ElementaryMineral PointElementaryPK-05377·
Dodgeville HighDodgevilleHigh09-12367·
Dodgeville MiddleDodgevilleMiddle05-08283·
Mineral Point HighMineral PointHigh09-12253·
Barneveld ElementaryBarneveldElementaryPK-05229·
Iowa-Grant HighLivingstonHigh09-12225·
Pecatonica ElementaryHollandaleElementaryPK-05171·
Mineral Point MiddleMineral PointMiddle06-08170·
Highland Community ElementaryHighlandElementaryPK-05124·
Barneveld HighBarneveldHigh09-12118·
Barneveld Middle SchoolBarneveldMiddle06-0896·
Highland Community HighHighlandHigh09-1294·
Highland Community MiddleHighlandMiddle06-0858·

Cities in Iowa County

Barneveld3 schoolsDodgeville3 schoolsHighland3 schoolsMineral Point3 schoolsLivingston2 schoolsHollandale1 school

About Iowa County

Across the small Wisconsin county of Iowa County of about 23,867 residents, the public-school footprint covers 15 schools and about 3,373 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $82,182, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 12% higher than the Wisconsin median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Iowa County comprises 6 elementary schools (1,709 students), 4 middle schools (607), and 5 high schools (1,057).

The largest single district in Iowa County is Dodgeville School District, which alone enrolls about 1,035 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 11%: 3,781 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,373 in SY 2024-25. Iowa County now counts 15 public schools, down from 16 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Iowa County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Iowa County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Iowa County, Wisconsin, with a combined enrollment of about 3,373.
How many high schools are in Iowa County?
Iowa County, Wisconsin has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,057 students.
How many middle schools are in Iowa County?
Iowa County, Wisconsin has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 607 students.
How many elementary schools are in Iowa County?
Iowa County, Wisconsin has 6 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,709 students.
What is the largest school district in Iowa County?
Dodgeville School District is the largest school district in Iowa County, serving approximately 1,035 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Iowa County?
Iowa County, Wisconsin has a population of approximately 23,867, with a median age of 44. About 21.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Iowa County?
Median household income in Iowa County is $82,182, above the Wisconsin average of $73,469. About 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Iowa County?
Approximately 28.4% of adults 25 and older in Iowa County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Iowa County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 30.1% of students in Iowa County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Wisconsin county average of 41.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Iowa County schools?
Across Iowa County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.1 to 1.

Iowa County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data