For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,165 students in Indianola, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Indianola, IA is Indianola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indianola, 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 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Indianola have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Indianola, 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 Indianola High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Indianola, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indianola High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Indianola, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Indianola, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Indianola, IA include Indianola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Indianola?
1 public high schools are located in Indianola.
What is the racial composition of students in Indianola?
Indianola public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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