For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 791 students in Union County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, IA are Creston High School and East Union Middle-high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union 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 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Union County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Union County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Creston 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 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 Union County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Creston High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Townline
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2116
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #22.
East Union Middle-high School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8421
Grades: 6-12
| 259 students
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1916 High School Dr
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Afton, IA 50830
(641) 347-8774
Grades: 2-5
| n/a students
High Lakes Cntry Academy High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
801 North Elm
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4375
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
901 N Elm St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4455
Grades: 4-5
| 186 students
501 N Cherry St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-2024
Grades: 3
| 108 students
1001 W Jefferson St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-4223
Grades: 1-2
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Union County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Union County, IA include Creston High School and East Union Middle-high School.
How many public high schools are located in Union County?
2 public high schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union 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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