| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton Community School District | Chariton | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1,282 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Mormon Trail Community School District | Derby | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 223 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lucas County compares
Together they enroll 1,505 students across 6 schools. The largest is Chariton Community School District with 1,282 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 3/10.
School Districts in Lucas County, Iowa
Lucas County has 2 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lucas County is Chariton Community School District (3/10). 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 Lucas County, IA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Lucas 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 Lucas County, IA?
Of the districts serving Lucas County, Chariton Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 24th 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.