For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 730 students in Carlisle, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Carlisle, IA is Carlisle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carlisle, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Carlisle have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Carlisle, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carlisle 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 18% 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 Carlisle, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlisle High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carlisle, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carlisle, IA include Carlisle High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carlisle?
1 public high schools are located in Carlisle.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle?
Carlisle public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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