| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar-We-Va Community School District | Arcadia | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 243 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| IKM-Manning Community School District | Manning | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 710 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Glidden-Ralston Community School District | Glidden | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 386 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District | Coon Rapids | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 436 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Carroll Community School District | Carroll | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,803 | 4 | PK–12 | 6 |
| South Central Calhoun Community School District | Lanesboro | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 916 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Carroll County compares
Together they enroll 4,494 students across 16 schools. The largest is Carroll Community School District with 1,803 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County has 6 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Carroll County is Ar-We-Va Community School District (9/10). 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 Carroll County, IA?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Carroll 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 Carroll County, IA?
Of the districts serving Carroll County, Ar-We-Va Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd 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.