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Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

Public Grades 7-12

266^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 22% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School is a public high school located in Thornburg, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 86 students. The school is part of the Tri-County Community School District, which is ranked 234 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, ranging from a high of 5-star status in 2014-2015 to a low of 0-star status in 2020-2021. In the most recent school year (2024-2025), the school ranked 266th out of 340 Iowa high schools, with a 1-star rating. This is generally lower than the rankings and ratings of nearby schools, such as Oskaloosa High School and H-L-V Junior-Senior High School. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 87.5% to 96.2%, which is on par with or slightly higher than the graduation rates of the nearby schools.

One area of concern for Tri-County Junior/Senior High School is its relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.6% to 25.0% in recent years, which is higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.73% in 2021-2022 to 55.81% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the free and reduced lunch rates of most nearby schools. Despite the higher spending per student at Tri-County Junior/Senior High School, the school's academic performance has not consistently reflected this higher level of investment, suggesting that the school may need to focus on addressing these key challenges to improve its overall performance and outcomes for students.

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,435

Per pupil spending ?

46.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255

(641) 634-2636

District: Tri-County Community School District

Feeder schools for Tri-County Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:

Tri-County Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Two or more races:

3.9%

African American:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 4th percentile in 2021 → 22nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 22nd (2025) from a 4th-percentile low (2021)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Iowa average (66% vs 71% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (22nd percentile)

!Mathematics scores 18 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg66%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

102^nd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 30%▲ up 39 pts since 2021

From bottom 31% (2021) to top 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

266^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 22%▼ down 72 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to bottom 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

234^th of 313Tri-County Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	67.5	102 of 344	70.3%	★★★★☆
2024	44.2	217 of 337	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.9	72 of 334	78.4%	★★★★☆
2022	49.4	187 of 337	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.9	223 of 324	31.2%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	32.9	266 of 340	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.8	189 of 338	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.2	189 of 336	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	19.3	289 of 332	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	5.1	315 of 327	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	52.7	166 of 327	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	72.5	82 of 320	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	28.6	265 of 325	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	83.6	33 of 320	89.7%	★★★★☆
2015	83.1	19 of 324	94.1%	★★★★★
2014	7.7	308 of 322	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	74.9	60 of 351	82.9%	★★★★☆
2012	1.7	340 of 351	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science80%+11 vs state

English Language Arts75%~ state avg

Mathematics50%-18 vs state

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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 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tri-County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	3003 Hwy 22	Thornburg	50255	Keokuk County	Tri-County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 634-2636	77	7	10.3	46.8%	73 (94.8%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.9%)	32.9	266^th of 340 public high schools	21.8%		50.8	189^th of 338 public high schools	44.1%	77			90.0	75.0	80.0	54.5			70.0	56.3	40.0	36.4	90.0	73.3	$22,435	$530	$21,906
Sigourney Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	907 E Pleasant Valley	Sigourney	52591	Keokuk County	Sigourney Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 622-2010	287	20	14.2	36.9%	265 (92.3%)	3 (1.0%)	11 (3.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	75.5	54^th of 340 public high schools	84.1%		78.7	37^th of 338 public high schools	89.1%	17		86.0	90.2	80.4	95.3	79.5		76.0	80.5	75.0	83.7	72.7	53.7	86.0	$14,848	$327	$14,520
English Valleys Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	765 West Broad Street	North English	52316	Iowa County	English Valleys Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 664-3631	214	20	10.5	43.0%	189 (88.3%)	4 (1.9%)	12 (5.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	58.6	160^th of 340 public high schools	52.9%		64.5	122^nd of 338 public high schools	63.9%	38	63.6	80.0	84.0	82.1	81.1	80.8	57.6	86.7	72.0	64.3	62.2	65.4	80.0	78.4	$17,392	$250	$17,142
Montezuma High School	Public	9-12	504 N. 4th St.	Montezuma	50171	Poweshiek County	Montezuma Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 623-5121	140	12	11.8	32.9%	132 (94.3%)	3 (2.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	66.3	114^th of 340 public high schools	66.5%		64.8	120^th of 338 public high schools	64.5%	6				83.3	76.0	81.8				83.3	76.0	69.7		64.0	$19,393	$194	$19,199
North Mahaska Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	2163 135th St	New Sharon	50207	Mahaska County	North Mahaska Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 637-4187	275	21	13.0	24.7%	258 (93.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	66.5	111^th of 340 public high schools	67.4%		65.7	117^th of 338 public high schools	65.4%	6		72.2	88.9	77.8	71.4	77.4		83.3	92.6	72.2	77.1	79.2	81.5	85.7	$15,724	$178	$15,545
Oskaloosa High School	Public	9-12	1816 N 3rd Extension	Oskaloosa	52577	Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 673-3407	632	41	15.5	38.1%	547 (86.6%)	12 (1.9%)	32 (5.1%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.6%)	48.7	201^st of 340 public high schools	40.9%		45	220^th of 338 public high schools	34.9%	19				83.1	78.9	61.0				73.6	64.9	58.2		64.9	$14,367	$203	$14,165
H-L-V Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	402 5th Street	Victor	52347	Iowa County	H-L-V Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 647-2161	133	9	15.3	36.1%	122 (91.7%)	4 (3.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	45.4	217^th of 340 public high schools	36.2%		49.3	198^th of 338 public high schools	41.4%	19		82.6	94.1	82.1	75.0	72.0		87.0	70.6	42.9	70.0	56.0	82.4	75.0	$16,288	$495	$15,793

Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-County Junior/Senior High School

What schools feed into Tri-County Junior/Senior High School?

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tri-County Elementary School

How many students attend Tri-County Junior/Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 77 students attended Tri-County Junior/Senior High School.

Is Tri-County Junior/Senior High School a good school?

Tri-County Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Iowa high schools.

What district is Tri-County Junior/Senior High School in?

Tri-County Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Tri-County Junior/Senior High School?

Students at Tri-County Junior/Senior High School are 95% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

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

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