For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 298 students in Clarion, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Clarion, IA is Clarion-goldfield-dows High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Clarion, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarion-goldfield-dows 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clarion, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Clarion, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clarion, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarion, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarion?
1 public high schools are located in Clarion.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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