| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Community School District | Glenwood | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 2,071 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
| East Mills Community School District | Hastings | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 447 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Red Oak Community School District | Emerson | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 1,044 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Mills County compares
Together they enroll 3,562 students across 9 schools. The largest is Glenwood Community School District with 2,071 students. Districts here average 4.3/10, below the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Mills County, Iowa
Mills County has 3 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mills County is Glenwood Community School District (10/10). 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 Mills County, IA?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Mills 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 Mills County, IA?
Of the districts serving Mills County, Glenwood Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 92nd 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.