For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,066 students in Jones County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, IA are Monticello High School, Anamosa High School and Midland Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jones County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anamosa 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 8% 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 Jones County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Anamosa High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Sadie St
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3594
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3594
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Midland Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 W. Webster Street
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Grades: 6-12
| 303 students
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Grades: PK-1
| 95 students
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
112 3rd Street Po Box 39
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Grades: 2-4
| 104 students
212 Trilby St Po Box 320
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Grades: PK-6
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jones County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jones County, IA include Monticello High School, Anamosa High School and Midland Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Jones County?
3 public high schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jones County include: Anamosa High School vs. Monticello High School, Monticello High School vs. Anamosa High School
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