| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okoboji Community School District | Fostoria | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,244 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Spencer Community School District | Spencer | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 2,341 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Clay Central-Everly Community School District | Everly | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 72 | 1 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sioux Central Community School District | Peterson | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 656 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Clay County compares
Together they enroll 4,313 students across 12 schools. The largest is Spencer Community School District with 2,341 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Clay County, Iowa
Clay County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Clay County is Okoboji Community School District (7/10). 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 Clay County, IA?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Clay 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 Clay County, IA?
Of the districts serving Clay County, Okoboji Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th 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.