For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 613 students in Corydon, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Corydon, IA are Wayne Community Jr-sr High School and Wayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corydon, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Corydon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Corydon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Dekalb Street
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 South West Street
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-1034
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Corydon, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 North Dekalb St
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Corydon, IA 50060
(641) 872-2184
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Corydon, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Corydon, IA include Wayne Community Jr-sr High School and Wayne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Corydon?
2 public schools are located in Corydon.
What is the racial composition of students in Corydon?
Corydon public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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