| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Area Community School District | Pomeroy | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 739 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Manson Northwest Webster Community School District | Knierim | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 779 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Southeast Valley Community School District | Farnhamville | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 523 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Central Calhoun Community School District | Jolley | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 916 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Calhoun County compares
Together they enroll 2,957 students across 10 schools. The largest is South Central Calhoun Community School District with 916 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Calhoun County, Iowa
Calhoun County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Calhoun County is Pocahontas Area Community School District (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Calhoun County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Calhoun County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Calhoun County, IA?
Of the districts serving Calhoun County, Pocahontas Area Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 40th percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.