Best Cass County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,687 students in Cass County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, IA are Griswold Middle/high School, Atlantic High School and Iowa Connections Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Cass County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Atlantic 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 16% 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 Cass County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griswold Middle/high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Atlantic High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 E 14th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-5358
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Connections Academy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Cam Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Victory Park Rd
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cass County, IA

Cass County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
207 E. 6th Street
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Gr: 6-12
201 1st Street
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, IA include Griswold Middle/high School, Atlantic High School and Iowa Connections Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
4 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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