For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 375 students in 50129, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in 50129, IA is Greene County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50129 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50129, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50129 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greene County 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50129, IA Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene County High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
50129, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50129, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 50129, IA include Greene County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50129?
1 public high schools are located in 50129.
What is the racial composition of students in 50129?
50129 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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