For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 689 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Guthrie County, IA are Guthrie Center High School, Panorama High School and West Central Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Guthrie County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Panorama High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Guthrie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guthrie Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2236
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Panorama High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 9-12
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Valley High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3299 White Pole Rd
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Stuart, IA 50250
(515) 523-1313
Grades: 9-12
| 261 students
Guthrie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Panorama Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Guthrie County, IA include Guthrie Center High School, Panorama High School and West Central Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Guthrie County?
3 public high schools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Guthrie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Guthrie County include: Panorama High School vs. West Central Valley High School, West Central Valley High School vs. Panorama High School, Guthrie Center High School vs. West Central Valley High School
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