For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 921 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA are Spirit Lake High School, Harris-lake Park High School and Okoboji High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Dickinson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okoboji High School, with 90-94% 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dickinson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spirit Lake High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Grades: 6-12
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Okoboji High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA include Spirit Lake High School, Harris-lake Park High School and Okoboji High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson County, IA?
3 public high schools are located in Dickinson County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County, IA?
Dickinson County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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