For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,057 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 40% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), 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 75%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Dodge 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50501, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Dodge High School
(Math: 40% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,057 students
50501, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Grades: 5-6
| 507 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613
Grades: PK-4
| 141 students
1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711
Grades: 7-8
| 515 students
733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817
Grades: PK-4
| 192 students
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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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