For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 375 students in Jefferson, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Jefferson, IA is Greene County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jefferson, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greene County High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Jefferson, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, IA include Greene County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?
1 public high schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson 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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