For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,113 students in Carroll County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IA are Carroll High School, Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center and Ikm-manning High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Carroll County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carroll 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 10% 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 Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carroll High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Grades: 6-12
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Ikm-manning High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Grades: 7-12
| 156 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
421 West Center St
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Grades: 3-5
| 49 students
Carroll Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Grades: 3-4
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IA include Carroll High School, Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center and Ikm-manning High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
4 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Carroll High School vs. Ikm-manning High School, Ikm-manning High School vs. Carroll High School, Carroll High School vs. Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
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