For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,145 students in Johnson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA are Solon High School, Clear Creek Amana High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Johnson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solon High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 W. 5th Street
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Amana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,228 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
West Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,472 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Iowa City High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Morningside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
301 Main St
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA include Solon High School, Clear Creek Amana High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
8 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Iowa City High School vs. West Senior High School, West Senior High School vs. Iowa City High School, Liberty High School vs. West Senior High School
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