For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 478 students in Atlantic, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Atlantic, IA is Atlantic High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atlantic, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Atlantic have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Atlantic, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlantic 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 13% 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 Atlantic, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atlantic High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Atlantic, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Educational Opportunity Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Gr: 6-12
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Atlantic, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Atlantic, IA include Atlantic High School.
How many public high schools are located in Atlantic?
1 public high schools are located in Atlantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Atlantic?
Atlantic public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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