Boyden-Hull Comm School District

801 First Street
Hull, IA 51239-0678
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Boyden-Hull Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 575 students in Boyden-Hull Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Boyden-Hull Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
575 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Boyden-Hull Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#84 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
80%
68%
74%
70%
65-69%
63%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
33%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
64%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,431 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,901 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,431
$16,592
Spending / Student
$16,901
$16,163

Best Boyden-Hull Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyden-hull Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Boyden-hull High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 1st St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Boyden-Hull Comm School District?
Boyden-Hull Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 575 students.
What is the rank of Boyden-Hull Comm School District?
Boyden-Hull Comm School District is ranked #82 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boyden-Hull Comm School District?
64% of Boyden-Hull Comm School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boyden-Hull Comm School District?
Boyden-Hull Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Boyden-Hull Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,901 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 575 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 80% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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