For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,005 students in Jones County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jones County, IA are Monticello High School, Anamosa High School and Midland Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jones County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anamosa 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 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 Jones County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Anamosa High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Sadie St
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3594
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3594
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Midland Middle/high School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 W. Webster Street
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
510 3rd Ave North
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Oxford Junction, IA 52323
(563) 826-2091
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
112 3rd Street Po Box 39
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Onslow, IA 52321
(563) 485-2171
Gr: 2-4 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 7%
212 Trilby St Po Box 320
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2155
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jones County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jones County, IA include Monticello High School, Anamosa High School and Midland Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Jones County?
3 public high schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County 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).
Which public high schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jones County include: Anamosa High School vs. Monticello High School, Monticello High School vs. Anamosa High School
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