For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 203 students in Hartley, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Hartley, IA is Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartley, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hartley have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Hartley, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Hartley, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N 8th Ave W
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Hartley, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwest Iowa Charter High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
300 North 8th Ave West
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Hartley, IA 51346
(712) 928-3406
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hartley, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hartley, IA include Hartley-melvin-sanborn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hartley?
1 public high schools are located in Hartley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartley?
Hartley public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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