For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 813 students in O'brien County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in O'brien County, IA are Sheldon High School, Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School and South O'brien Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
O'brien County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in O'brien County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
O'brien County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sheldon 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 19% 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 O'brien County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N 8th Ave W
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
South O'brien Secondary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 W Groesbeck
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Paullina, IA 51046
(712) 949-3454
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
O'brien County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwest Iowa Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
300 North 8th Ave West
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in O'brien County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in O'brien County, IA include Sheldon High School, Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School and South O'brien Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in O'brien County, IA?
3 public high schools are located in O'brien County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in O'brien County, IA?
O'brien County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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