Top 3 Best Madison County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,024 students in Madison County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, IA are Winterset Senior High School, Earlham Senior High School and Interstate 35 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison 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 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Madison 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 Winterset Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Madison County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterset Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Earlham Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Interstate 35 High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Madison County, IA

Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Grades: PK
| 43 students
405 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Grades: 9-12
| 287 students
624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Madison County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Madison County, IA include Winterset Senior High School, Earlham Senior High School and Interstate 35 High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
3 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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