Best Clarke County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 55% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and 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 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Clarke County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Murray Jr/sr High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
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216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517

Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Clarke Community High School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
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800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505

Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

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Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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 27% (majority Hispanic).