For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,020 students in 50501, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in 50501, IA is Fort Dodge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50501 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50501 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Dodge High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50501, IA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Dodge High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
50501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 5-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305
Gr: 9-12
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50501, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 50501, IA include Fort Dodge High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50501?
1 public high schools are located in 50501.
What is the racial composition of students in 50501?
50501 public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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