For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 564 students in Palo Alto County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Palo Alto County, IA are Emmetsburg High School, Graettinger-terril High School and West Bend-mallard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Alto County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Palo Alto County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Palo Alto County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emmetsburg High School, with 80-89% 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 Palo Alto County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmetsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Graettinger-terril High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
West Bend-mallard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Ruthven-ayrshire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5212
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Palo Alto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 58
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
Grades: PK-2
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palo Alto County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Palo Alto County, IA include Emmetsburg High School, Graettinger-terril High School and West Bend-mallard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palo Alto County?
4 public high schools are located in Palo Alto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Alto County?
Palo Alto 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).
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