| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District | Cleghorn | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 386 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cherokee Community School District | Cherokee | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 1,200 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Cherokee County compares
Together they enroll 1,586 students across 5 schools. The largest is Cherokee Community School District with 1,200 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Iowa average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Cherokee County, Iowa
Cherokee County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cherokee County is Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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