For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 392 students in Lucas County, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Lucas County, IA is Chariton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucas County, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Lucas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Lucas 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 Chariton 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 7% 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 Lucas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chariton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Lucas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Other Hand High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lucas County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lucas County, IA include Chariton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lucas County?
1 public high schools are located in Lucas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucas County?
Lucas County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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