For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 868 students in Hamilton County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton 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 Hamilton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Hamilton County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Hamilton Middle And 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 25% 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 Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Webster City High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Regional High School High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1725 Beach St, 1725 Beach St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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