For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 694 students in Appanoose County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Appanoose County, IA are Moravia High School, Centerville High School and Moulton-udell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appanoose County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Appanoose County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Appanoose County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centerville 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Appanoose County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moravia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Trussell Avenue
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Centerville High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chs Drive
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Moulton-udell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Appanoose County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Appanoose County, IA include Moravia High School, Centerville High School and Moulton-udell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Appanoose County?
3 public high schools are located in Appanoose County.
What is the racial composition of students in Appanoose County?
Appanoose County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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