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Johnston Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
8
Schools
7,431
Students
$13,296
Per-Pupil Spend
-7% nat'l
25.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Johnston Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 7,431 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,296 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Summit Middle School06–071,112
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnston Senior High School10–121,790
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnston Middle School08–091,166
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,296Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
47%
State
45.8%
Local (property tax)
46.6%
Federal
7.6%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (47%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
7,431
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johnston Comm School District?
Johnston Comm School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 7,431 students.
What is the graduation rate for Johnston Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Johnston Comm School District spend per student?
Johnston Comm School District spends $13,296 per pupil — 7% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Johnston Comm School District?
26% of students in Johnston Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Johnston Comm School District?
No, Johnston Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Johnston Comm School District serve?
Johnston Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.