For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 724 students in 50644, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 50644, IA is Independence Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50644 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50644, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50644 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence Junior Senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50644, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
50644, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 50644, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 50644, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50644?
1 public high schools are located in 50644.
What is the racial composition of students in 50644?
50644 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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