Serving 375 students in grades 9-12, Greene County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greene County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jefferson, IA, encompassing approximately 382.9 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 11.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greene County High School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
375 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Greene County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene County High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#832 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene County High School's ranking?
Greene County High School is ranked #832 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Greene County High School?
The graduation rate of Greene County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Greene County High School?
375 students attend Greene County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Greene County High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greene County High School?
Greene County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greene County High School offer ?
Greene County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greene County High School part of?
Greene County High School is part of Greene County Comm School District.
School Calendar
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