Top 5 Best Clinton County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,476 students in Clinton County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IA are Northeast Middle-high School, Central Dewitt High School and Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Clinton County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Dewitt 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Clinton County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northeast Middle-high School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Central Dewitt High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Camanche High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
937 9th Ave
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3008
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clinton County, IA

Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Grades: 6-8
| 393 students
100 Winter St
Lost Nation, IA 52254
(563) 678-2142
Grades: 2-5
| 138 students
#1 School Lane
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
106 Main St P.o. Box 10
Welton, IA 52774
(563) 659-0760
Grades: K-5
| 172 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IA include Northeast Middle-high School, Central Dewitt High School and Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton County?
5 public high schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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