For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 241 students in Underwood, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Underwood, IA is Underwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Underwood, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 92% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Underwood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Underwood, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Underwood 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Underwood, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Underwood High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Underwood, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Underwood, IA include Underwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Underwood?
1 public high schools are located in Underwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Underwood?
Underwood public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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