Best 50054 Iowa Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 287 students in 50054, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in 50054, IA is Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50054 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50054, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50054 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50054, IA Public High Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Gr: 7-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50054, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 50054, IA include Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50054?
1 public high schools are located in 50054.
What is the racial composition of students in 50054?
50054 public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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