For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,542 students in Harrison County, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IA are Logan-magnolia Elementary School, Logan-magnolia Jr-sr High School and Woodbine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Logan-magnolia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 N 2nd Ave
Logan, IA 51546
(712) 644-2168
Logan, IA 51546
(712) 644-2168
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
Logan-magnolia Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 N 2nd Ave
Logan, IA 51546
(712) 644-2250
Logan, IA 51546
(712) 644-2250
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Woodbine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Weare St
Woodbine, IA 51579
(712) 647-2440
Woodbine, IA 51579
(712) 647-2440
Grades: PK-4
| 250 students
Rank: #44.
Woodbine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Weare St
Woodbine, IA 51579
(712) 647-2227
Woodbine, IA 51579
(712) 647-2227
Grades: 5-12
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Missouri Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 North 9th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #66.
Missouri Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #77.
West Harrison Middle School/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Pine St
Mondamin, IA 51557
(712) 646-2231
Mondamin, IA 51557
(712) 646-2231
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #88.
Missouri Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #99.
West Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Pine St
Mondamin, IA 51557
(712) 646-2016
Mondamin, IA 51557
(712) 646-2016
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: #1010.
Boyer Valley Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Iowa Ave
Dunlap, IA 51529
(712) 643-2258
Dunlap, IA 51529
(712) 643-2258
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Harrison County, IA include Logan-magnolia Elementary School, Logan-magnolia Jr-sr High School and Woodbine Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
10 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrison County include: Missouri Valley Elementary School vs. Logan-magnolia Elementary School, West Harrison Middle School/high School vs. Logan-magnolia Jr-sr High School, Missouri Valley High School vs. Logan-magnolia Jr-sr High School
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