For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,469 students in Buchanan County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA are Jesup High School, Independence Junior Senior High School and Wapsie Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Buchanan County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jesup High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jesup High School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Junior Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12
| 701 students
Rank: #33.
Wapsie Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Grades: 7-12
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
East Buchanan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
414 5th St North Po Box 40
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
408 Rowley Street
Rowley, IA 52329
(319) 938-2284
Rowley, IA 52329
(319) 938-2284
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA include Jesup High School, Independence Junior Senior High School and Wapsie Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan County?
4 public high schools are located in Buchanan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?
Buchanan County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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