For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 815 students in Mills County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Mills County, IA are East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mills County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Mills County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenwood Senior 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 10% 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 Mills County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1505 E 15th Street
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8645
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8645
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Mills County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Building Bridges Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
400 Sivers Rd
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3034
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
409 E. 9th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Grades: PK-4
| 103 students
East Mills Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
409 E. 9th
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8681
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
Glenwood Com Central School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
103 Central St Suite 300
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-3536
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
58962 380th St
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Hastings, IA 51540
(712) 624-8696
Grades: PK-4
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mills County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mills County, IA include East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mills County?
2 public high schools are located in Mills County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills County?
Mills County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Mills County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mills County include: Glenwood Senior High School vs. East Mills Jr/sr High School, East Mills Jr/sr High School vs. Glenwood Senior High School
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