For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 634 students in Calhoun County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IA are South Central Calhoun High School and Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Calhoun 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 South Central Calhoun 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 9% 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 Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
709 W Main St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
621 Thomas St
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
510 E North St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Gr: K-3 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
202 E Harrison
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
202 East Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
202 E Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Gr: PK-4 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Gr: 5-8
215 Maple Ave
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Gr: 5-8 | 147 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
305 Maple St
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Gr: PK-4 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Twin Lakes Learning Center Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
830 Main St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IA include South Central Calhoun High School and Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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