For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 533 students in De Witt, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in De Witt, IA is Central Dewitt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in De Witt have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
De Witt, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Dewitt High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in De Witt, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Dewitt High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
De Witt, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Alternative Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in De Witt, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in De Witt, IA include Central Dewitt High School.
How many public high schools are located in De Witt?
1 public high schools are located in De Witt.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt?
De Witt public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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