For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 295 students in 50438, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in 50438, IA is Garner-hayfield-ventura High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50438 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50438, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50438 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garner-hayfield-ventura High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50438, IA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garner-hayfield-ventura High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
50438, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482
Gr: 5-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
110 E 3rd St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50438, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 50438, IA include Garner-hayfield-ventura High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50438?
1 public high schools are located in 50438.
What is the racial composition of students in 50438?
50438 public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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