For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,116 students in Dallas County, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, IA are Van Meter High School, Adm Senior High School and Prairieview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Dallas County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waukee High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dallas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Van Meter High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Prairieview School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Grades: 8-9
| 981 students
Rank: #44.
Woodward-granger High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Timberline School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Grades: 8-9
| 862 students
Rank: #66.
Waukee High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Grades: 10-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #77.
Perry High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Nw 10th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Grades: 10-12
| 1,325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Grades: 5-12
| 115 students
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 Nile Kinnick Dr South
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-3490
Grades: 8-9
| n/a students
618 5th St
Minburn, IA 50167
(515) 677-2222
Minburn, IA 50167
(515) 677-2222
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Perry Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1200 18th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-2997
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
1104 Grant St Drawer B
Redfield, IA 50233
(515) 833-2331
Redfield, IA 50233
(515) 833-2331
Grades: PK-1
| 82 students
430 Ashowrth Dr
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5160
Grades: PK
| 32 students
Woodward-granger Grandwood (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dallas County, IA include Van Meter High School, Adm Senior High School and Prairieview School. Dallas County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Dallas County, IA?
9 public high schools are located in Dallas County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County, IA?
Dallas County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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