For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 464 students in Hancock County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IA are West Hancock High School and Garner-hayfield-ventura High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Hancock County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hancock High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
420 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IA include West Hancock High School and Garner-hayfield-ventura High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
2 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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