For the 2026-27 school year, there are 333 top school districts in Iowa, serving 497,791 students.
The most diverse district is Des Moines Independent Comm School District, with a diversity score of 0.75.
The largest school district is Des Moines Independent Comm School District, serving 29,676 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Norwalk Comm School District, with 99% graduation rate.
Top Iowa School Districts (2026-27)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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