| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron-Westfield Community School District | Akron | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 608 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hinton Community School District | Hinton | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 842 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kingsley-Pierson Community School District | Kingsley | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 453 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Remsen-Union Community School District | Oyens | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 310 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Le Mars Community School District | Brunsville | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2,309 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Plymouth County compares
Together they enroll 4,522 students across 17 schools. The largest is Le Mars Community School District with 2,309 students. Districts here average 8.2/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 7/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Plymouth County, Iowa
Plymouth County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Plymouth County is Akron-Westfield 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 Plymouth County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Plymouth 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 Plymouth County, IA?
Of the districts serving Plymouth County, Akron-Westfield Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th 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.