For the 2026 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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Worth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-3 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Worth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Worth County include: Central Springs High School vs. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School, Northwood-kensett Middle/high School vs. Central Springs High School
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