Top Rankings
Boyden-Hull Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 594 students in Boyden-Hull Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Boyden-Hull Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
594 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Boyden-Hull Community School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
30%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
67%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,842 is higher than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,360 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,842
$16,468
Spending / Student
$16,360
$16,042
Best Boyden-Hull Community School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boyden-hull Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 Lincoln St.
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Boyden, IA 51234
(712) 725-2381
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Boyden-hull High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 1st St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Gr: 7-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boyden-Hull Community School District?
Boyden-Hull Community School District manages 2 public schools serving 594 students.
What is the rank of Boyden-Hull Community School District?
Boyden-Hull Community School District is ranked #81 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boyden-Hull Community School District?
67% of Boyden-Hull Community School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boyden-Hull Community School District?
Boyden-Hull Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Boyden-Hull Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,360 is higher than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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