For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 589 students in Palo Alto County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Palo Alto County, IA are Emmetsburg High School, West Bend-mallard High School and Graettinger-terril High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Alto County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Palo Alto County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Palo Alto County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emmetsburg 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 12% 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 Palo Alto County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Emmetsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 King St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
(712) 852-2966
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Bend-mallard High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7831
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #33.
Graettinger-terril High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Lincoln Ave
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Ruthven-ayrshire High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Washington St
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5212
Ruthven, IA 51358
(712) 837-5212
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Palo Alto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 58
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Graettinger, IA 51342
(712) 859-3286
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
300 3rd Ave Sw
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
West Bend, IA 50597
(515) 887-7821
Grades: PK-2
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palo Alto County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Palo Alto County, IA include Emmetsburg High School, West Bend-mallard High School and Graettinger-terril High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palo Alto County, IA?
4 public high schools are located in Palo Alto County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Alto County, IA?
Palo Alto County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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