For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,272 students in Floyd County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 210 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Floyd County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Floyd County, IA are Central Springs Middle School, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Rrmr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Floyd County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Floyd County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Floyd County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: 4-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 N Iowa Ave
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Nora Springs, IA 50458
(641) 749-5301
Gr: PK-3 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Rrmr Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 210th Street
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Charles City Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Gr: 2-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Rockford Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 210th Street
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3813
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3813
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Charles City High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Floyd County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Floyd County, IA include Central Springs Middle School, Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs and Rrmr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Floyd County?
8 public schools are located in Floyd County.
What percentage of students in Floyd County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Floyd County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Floyd County?
Floyd County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Floyd County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Floyd County include: Charles City Middle School vs. Charles City High School, Charles City Middle School vs. Central Springs Middle School
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