For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 943 students in Worth County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Worth County, IA are Central Springs High School, Northwood-kensett Middle/high School and Northwood-kensett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Worth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Springs High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Grades: 6-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Northwood-kensett Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 1st Ave North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-1127
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
Rank: #44.
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-3283
Grades: PK-3
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Worth County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Worth County, IA include Central Springs High School, Northwood-kensett Middle/high School and Northwood-kensett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Worth County?
4 public schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Worth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Worth County include: Northwood-kensett Middle/high School vs. Central Springs High School, Central Springs High School vs. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
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