For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,800 students in Marion County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, IA are Pella High School, Pleasantville High School and Knoxville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Marion 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 Knoxville 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 9% 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 Marion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pella High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Grades: 9-12
| 738 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasantville High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 Jones St
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Pleasantville, IA 50225
(515) 848-0541
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Knoxville High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #44.
Melcher-dallas High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 S Main
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Grades: 7-12
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Twin Cedars Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044
(641) 944-5243
Bussey, IA 50044
(641) 944-5243
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
614 East Washington St
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-6541
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
214 S. Main Street
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
(641) 947-3731
Grades: 7-8
| 51 students
401 Main St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-4638
Grades: K-3
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, IA include Pella High School, Pleasantville High School and Knoxville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County, IA?
5 public high schools are located in Marion County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, IA?
Marion County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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