For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,155 students in Des Moines County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Des Moines County, IA are Mediapolis High School, Danville Junior-senior High School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Moines County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Des Moines County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Des Moines County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Danville Junior-senior 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Des Moines County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mediapolis High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Danville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
419 South Main Street
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Danville, IA 52623
(319) 392-4222
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-8747
Grades: 6-12
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Burlington Community High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,078 students
Des Moines County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
408 W Van Weiss Blvd
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
West Burlington, IA 52655
(319) 752-7138
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Des Moines County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Des Moines County, IA include Mediapolis High School, Danville Junior-senior High School and West Burlington Arnold Jr./sr. High School.
How many public high schools are located in Des Moines County, IA?
4 public high schools are located in Des Moines County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Moines County, IA?
Des Moines County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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