For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 673 students in Shelby County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IA are Harlan High School and Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Shelby 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 Harlan 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 8% 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 Shelby County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harlan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2102 Durant
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
304 Western Ave Po Box 309
Shelby, IA 51570
(712) 544-2240
Shelby, IA 51570
(712) 544-2240
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Harlan Community Flexible Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2712 12th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IA include Harlan High School and Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
2 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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