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Tri-County Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 192 students in Tri-County Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Tri-County Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
192 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-County Community School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,677 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,292 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,677
$16,468
Spending / Student
$18,292
$16,042
Best Tri-County Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2632
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-County Community School District?
Tri-County Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 192 students.
What is the rank of Tri-County Community School District?
Tri-County Community School District is ranked #280 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-County Community School District?
94% of Tri-County Community School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-County Community School District?
Tri-County Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Tri-County Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,292 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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