For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,049 students in Johnson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA are Solon High School, Liberty High School and Clear Creek Amana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Johnson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Solon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 W. 5th Street
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Amana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Rank: #44.
West Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,503 students
Rank: #55.
Iowa City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Morningside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Grades: 9-12
| 1,599 students
Rank: #66.
Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Grades: 6-12
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Grades: K-12
| 199 students
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 297 students
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA include Solon High School, Liberty High School and Clear Creek Amana High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
8 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Iowa City High School vs. West Senior High School, West Senior High School vs. Iowa City High School, Liberty High School vs. West Senior High School
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