Top Rankings
South Hamilton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 670 students in South Hamilton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in South Hamilton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
670 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Hamilton Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
88%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,279 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,937 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,279
$18,179
Spending / Student
$15,937
$18,122
Best South Hamilton Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 Blaine St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5096
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Hamilton Comm School District?
South Hamilton Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 670 students.
What is the rank of South Hamilton Comm School District?
South Hamilton Comm School District is ranked #12 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Hamilton Comm School District?
88% of South Hamilton Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Hamilton Comm School District?
South Hamilton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is South Hamilton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,937 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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