For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 578 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Clarke County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarke Community High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clarke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murray Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 One Tribe Drive
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clarke County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarke County?
2 public high schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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