For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 49 students in Diagonal, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Diagonal, IA is Diagonal Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Diagonal, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Diagonal have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Diagonal, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Diagonal Junior-senior High School, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Diagonal, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Diagonal, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Diagonal, IA include Diagonal Junior-senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Diagonal?
1 public high schools are located in Diagonal.
What is the racial composition of students in Diagonal?
Diagonal public high schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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