For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,534 students in Humboldt County, IA (there are , serving 151 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA are Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Twin Rivers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humboldt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Taft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
612 2nd Ave North
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-3216
Grades: 1-4
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Humboldt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-2812
Grades: 5-8
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 College Ave.
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1309
Grades: PK-5
| 49 students
Rank: #44.
Humboldt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
Magnet School
23 3rd St No
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Dakota City, IA 50529
(515) 332-3578
Grades: PK-K
| 153 students
Humboldt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 College Ave
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Bode, IA 50519
(515) 379-1526
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Humboldt County, IA include Taft Elementary School, Humboldt Middle School and Twin Rivers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Humboldt County?
5 public schools are located in Humboldt County.
What percentage of students in Humboldt County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Humboldt County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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