For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,362 students in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Greater South Side is Lincoln High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,441 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines, IA include Lincoln High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Greater South Side, Des Moines public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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