Best Benton County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,099 students in Benton County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, IA are Vinton-shellsburg High School, Benton Community Senior High School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Benton County, IA public high schools have an score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Benton County, IA public high school have a of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Benton Community Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Vinton-shellsburg High School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
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Top 30%

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210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Benton Community Senior High School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
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600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701

Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
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610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720

Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, IA

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Benton Online Academy (Closed 2023)

600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701

Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%

Central Elementary School (Closed 2011)

807 16th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137

Gr: 2-6

Lincoln Center (Closed 2008)

503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Lincoln Junior High School (Closed 2011)

1509 9th Ave
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631

Gr: 7-8

Van Horne Elementary School (Closed 2016)

101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701

Gr: PK-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

West Early Childhood Center (Closed 2008)

516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728

Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton County, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, IA include Vinton-shellsburg High School, Benton Community Senior High School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Benton County?

3 public high schools are located in Benton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?

Benton County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?