For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 787 students in Winneshiek County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Winneshiek County, IA are Decorah High School and South Winneshiek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winneshiek County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Winneshiek County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public high schools.
Winneshiek 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 Decorah 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 Winneshiek County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decorah High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
South Winneshiek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Winneshiek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
3495 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 735-5411
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
435 County St
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Ridgeway, IA 52165
(563) 737-2211
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-4451
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Winneshiek County, IA include Decorah High School and South Winneshiek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winneshiek County?
2 public high schools are located in Winneshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek 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).
Which public high schools in Winneshiek County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winneshiek County include: South Winneshiek High School vs. Decorah High School
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