For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 164 students in Kanawha, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Kanawha, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public school in Kanawha, IA is West Hancock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kanawha, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Kanawha have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kanawha, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Hancock Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
423 E. 5th St.
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3261
Grades: 5-8
| 164 students
Kanawha, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 E. 5th St. Po Box 130
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kanawha, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Kanawha, IA include West Hancock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kanawha, IA?
1 public schools are located in Kanawha, IA.
What percentage of students in Kanawha, IA go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Kanawha, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kanawha, IA?
Kanawha, IA public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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