For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 6,821 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 Woodward-granger High 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 76% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Dallas County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northwest High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Meter High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Gr: 9-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Woodward-granger High School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Prairieview School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 Se University Ave
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-2770
Gr: 9 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Northwest High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Nw 10th St
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5161
Gr: 10-12 | 1,574 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Timberline School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2605 Se La Grant Parkway
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-9444
Gr: 8-9 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Waukee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 Se University Avenue
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Waukee, IA 50263
(515) 987-5163
Gr: 10-12 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Perry High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 18th Street
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Gr: 5-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 Woodward-granger High 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?
9 public high schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Dallas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dallas County include: Northwest High School vs. Waukee High School, Van Meter High School vs. Adm Senior High School, Woodward-granger High School vs. Adm Senior High School
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