For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 660 students in Butler County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, IA are Aplington-parkersburg High School, Clarksville High School and North Butler Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Butler County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Aplington-parkersburg 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 5% 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 Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aplington-parkersburg High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Johnson St
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Parkersburg, IA 50665
(319) 346-1571
Gr: 9-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 N. Mather St.
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
North Butler Jr/sr High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 5th St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Gr: 7-12 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
512 2nd St
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Gr: 3-4 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
210 W South St, 210 W South St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Gr: PK-4 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
513 Birch, 513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Gr: 5-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Butler County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Butler County, IA include Aplington-parkersburg High School, Clarksville High School and North Butler Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Butler County?
3 public high schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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 Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Butler County include: Clarksville High School vs. North Butler Jr/sr High School, North Butler Jr/sr High School vs. Clarksville High School, Aplington-parkersburg High School vs. Clarksville High School
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