For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,095 students in Jackson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA are Maquoketa Community High School, Easton Valley Junior High / High School and Bellevue High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jackson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maquoketa Community High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Community High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Easton Valley Junior High / High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 W. School St.
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13 South Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
439 Wilson St
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
121 South Mitchell
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Grades: K-6
| 213 students
321 West School
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
706 Broad St
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Grades: 4-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA include Maquoketa Community High School, Easton Valley Junior High / High School and Bellevue High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County, IA?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, IA?
Jackson County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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