| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett Community School District | Bennett | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 86 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Cedar Community School District | Clarence | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 631 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| West Branch Community School District | West Branch | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 871 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tipton Community School District | Tipton | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 941 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Durant Community School District | Durant | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 683 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cedar County compares
Together they enroll 3,212 students across 12 schools. The largest is Tipton Community School District with 941 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Cedar County, Iowa
Cedar County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cedar County is Bennett 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 Cedar County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Cedar 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 Cedar County, IA?
Of the districts serving Cedar County, Bennett Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 5/10. That places it in the 49th 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.