It has elementary and secondary (middle and high school) divisions.

Communities in its service area, in addition to Mount Ayr, include Beaconsfield, Benton, Ellston, Kellerton, Maloy, Redding, Tingley, and portions of Clearfield.

[2] It also includes the Delphos (formerly a municipality) and Sun Valley Lake census-designated places.

[4] The district mascot is the Raiders, and their colors are black, red and white.

[5] The district operates two schools, both located in Mount Ayr:[1] The Raiders compete in the Pride of Iowa Conference in the following sports:[6]