For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 179 students in Tri-County Comm 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 Comm 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 7% 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
179 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-County Comm 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,341 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,927 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$5 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,341
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,927
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Tri-County Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-County Comm School District?
Tri-County Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 179 students.
What is the rank of Tri-County Comm School District?
Tri-County Comm School District is ranked #281 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-County Comm School District?
93% of Tri-County Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-County Comm School District?
Tri-County Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Tri-County Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,927 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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