For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,016 students in Burlington, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Burlington, IA is Burlington Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burlington, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Burlington, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington Community High School, with 65% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Burlington, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burlington Community High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burlington, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Burlington, IA include Burlington Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burlington?
1 public high schools are located in Burlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?
Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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