For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 659 students in Pocahontas Area Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Pocahontas Area Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
659 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pocahontas Area Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
83%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,393 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,534 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,393
$16,592
Spending / Student
$16,534
$16,163
Best Pocahontas Area Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4642
Gr: K-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Gr: 7-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
Pocahontas Area Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 659 students.
What is the rank of Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
Pocahontas Area Comm School District is ranked #189 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
83% of Pocahontas Area Comm School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
Pocahontas Area Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Pocahontas Area Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,534 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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