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Best Public Schools in Manly, IA

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At a glance

Schools

379

Students

Top rankedCentral Springs High School129^th of 340 Iowa high schools

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Summary:

The city of Manly, Iowa is home to two schools: Central Springs High School and Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus, both part of the Central Springs Community School District. These schools serve students from elementary through high school, providing a comprehensive educational experience in the Manly area.

Based on the available data, Central Springs High School stands out as a top-performing school in the region, consistently ranking highly in the state and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive academic proficiency rates, with over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 60% proficient or better in Mathematics. Additionally, the school maintains a strong 88.3% four-year graduation rate.

While both Central Springs High School and Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus demonstrate strong academic performance, the data also reveals some areas of concern, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% at both schools. Additionally, a significant percentage of students at both schools receive free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the potential need for additional resources and support services to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Manly area.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)				ISASP Mathematics (2025)				ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Springs Elementary Manly Campus	Public	PK, KG-3	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 454-3283	143	12	12.1	43.4%	134 (93.7%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	64.7				88.2					$15,896	$878	$15,018
Central Springs High School	Public	9-12	105 S East St	Manly	50456	Worth County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 454-2208	236	16	14.6	29.7%	213 (90.3%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (3.0%)	63.9	129^th of 340 public high schools	62.1%		72.6	76^th of 338 public high schools	77.5%	53		96.5	83.1	76.3		80.7	62.7	71.2	62.7	$15,398	$174	$15,225

Cities Near Manly

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Mason City	8.63 mi	9	359^th
Northwood	10.86 mi	2	265^th
Clear Lake	13.26 mi	3	113^th
Nora Springs	13.94 mi	2	215^th
Saint Ansgar	15.47 mi	3	22^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.