For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 763 students in Ringgold County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Ringgold County, IA are Mount Ayr Elementary School, Mount Ayr High School and Diagonal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ringgold County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ringgold County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Grades: PK-6
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Ayr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Diagonal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Grades: PK-5
| 68 students
Rank: #44.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Grades: 6-12
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ringgold County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Ringgold County, IA include Mount Ayr Elementary School, Mount Ayr High School and Diagonal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ringgold County?
4 public schools are located in Ringgold County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold County?
Ringgold County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ringgold County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ringgold County include: Diagonal Junior-senior High School vs. Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr High School vs. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
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