Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50514

Summary:

The 50514 zip code is home to a single high school, North Union High School, which serves as the primary secondary institution for the local community. This standout school consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with students scoring well above the state average on standardized assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

North Union High School has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top 58 high schools in Iowa for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 13.2 suggests a personalized learning environment, and its relatively high spending per student of $15,647 (2018-2019) likely contributes to the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 52.58%, the school has consistently demonstrated strong academic outcomes.

The North Union Community School District has shown a steady improvement in its SchoolDigger ranking over the past three years, indicating a commitment to continuous enhancement of the educational services provided to the community. With a diverse student population that includes Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students, North Union High School demonstrates an inclusive approach to serving the needs of its diverse learners.

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th 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
North Union High School	Public	9-12	600 4th Ave	Armstrong	50514	Emmet County	North Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 868-3542	186	16	11.5	51.1%	166 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	75.4	58^th of 338 public high schools	82.8%		70.8	79^th of 336 public high schools	76.5%	21	95.5	81.6	80.4	79.5	68.4	76.1	78.9	$15,647	$203	$15,444

Cities Near Zip Code 50514

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Armstrong	0.43 mi	1	56^th
Swea City	8.76 mi	2	58^th
Fenton	13.4 mi	2
Estherville	16.9 mi	3	311^th
Graettinger	17.43 mi	2	337^th

See the top IA Iowa cities

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.