For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 981 students in Clinton, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Clinton, IA is Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Clinton, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clinton High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Clinton, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Clinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clinton, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton, IA include Clinton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton?
1 public high schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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