For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 947 students in Grimes, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Grimes, IA is Dallas Center-grimes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grimes, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Grimes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Grimes, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dallas Center-grimes High School, with 97% 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 and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grimes, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dallas Center-grimes High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grades: 9-12
| 947 students
Grimes, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3353 240th Street
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Metro West Learning Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11500 Nw 54th Ave
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-3171
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grimes, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Grimes, IA include Dallas Center-grimes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grimes, IA?
1 public high schools are located in Grimes, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Grimes, IA?
Grimes, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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