For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,991 students in Jasper County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jasper County, IA are Lynnville-sully High School, Pcm High School and Baxter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jasper County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Senior 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jasper County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynnville-sully High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Pcm High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 East Highway 163
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Monroe, IA 50170
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 9-12
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Baxter High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Newton Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #55.
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Grades: 7-12
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
West Academy Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Grades: 10-12
| 61 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
307 West Mohawk Dr
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jasper County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jasper County, IA include Lynnville-sully High School, Pcm High School and Baxter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jasper County?
6 public high schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jasper County include: Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School vs. Baxter High School, Baxter High School vs. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School, Lynnville-sully High School vs. Newton Senior High School
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