For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,956 students in Johnston, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnston, IA are Johnston Middle School and Johnston Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Johnston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Johnston, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnston Senior High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnston, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 Nw 62nd Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0476
Grades: 8-9
| 1,166 students
Rank: #22.
Johnston Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6500 Nw 100th Street
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 278-0449
Grades: 10-12
| 1,790 students
Johnston, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Youth Homes Of Middle America (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
7085 Nw Beaver Dr
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 276-3473
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnston, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnston, IA include Johnston Middle School and Johnston Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnston?
2 public high schools are located in Johnston.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston?
Johnston public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Johnston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnston include: Johnston Middle School vs. Johnston Senior High School
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