For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 892 students in Crawford County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, IA are Westside Junior-senior High School and Denison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Crawford 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 Denison 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Crawford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4312
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4312
Grades: 6-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Denison High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
509 1st Ave
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Grades: PK-2
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Crawford County, IA include Westside Junior-senior High School and Denison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crawford County?
2 public high schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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