For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,181 students in Cedar County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, IA are West Branch High School, Tipton High School and North Cedar Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Cedar County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tipton 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cedar County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Main
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Tipton High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Gr: 9-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Durant Junior/senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Cedar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Cedar St Box D
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Minority enrollment: 1%
400 Ball Street, 400 Ball Stre
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Gr: 5-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cedar County, IA include West Branch High School, Tipton High School and North Cedar Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar County?
4 public high schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cedar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cedar County include: West Branch High School vs. Tipton High School, West Branch High School vs. North Cedar Jr/sr High School, Tipton High School vs. North Cedar Jr/sr High School
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