For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 649 students in Chickasaw County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Chickasaw County, IA are New Hampton High School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-seniorhigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Chickasaw County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Hampton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Chickasaw County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hampton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-seniorhigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Education Options Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
710 W. Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 4-6
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Chickasaw County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Chickasaw County, IA include New Hampton High School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-seniorhigh School.
How many public high schools are located in Chickasaw County?
2 public high schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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