For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,321 students in Henry County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA are Waco High School, Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Henry County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New London Jr-sr High School, with ≥90% 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Henry County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Pleasant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
New London Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Grades: 6-12
| 201 students
Rank: #55.
Wisdomquest Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709
Grades: 10-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA include Waco High School, Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henry County?
5 public high schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry 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 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henry County include: New London Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School, Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School, New London Jr-sr High School vs. Mount Pleasant High School
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