For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public high schools serving 12,399 students in Linn County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, IA are Mount Vernon High School, Lisbon High School and Center Point-urbana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Linn County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Linn-mar High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Linn County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
731 Palisades Rd Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Lisbon High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 W School St
Lisbon, IA 52253
(319) 455-2106
Lisbon, IA 52253
(319) 455-2106
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Center Point-urbana High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Iowa Street
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102
Center Point, IA 52213
(319) 849-1102
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
North-linn Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3033 Lynx Drive
Troy Mills, IA 52344
(319) 224-3291
Troy Mills, IA 52344
(319) 224-3291
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
Linn-mar High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3111 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Grades: 9-12
| 2,273 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Learning Center (Hsap)
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Grades: 9-12
| 681 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5340
Grades: 10-12
| 1,290 students
Rank: #99.
John F Kennedy High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4545 Wenig Rd Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2251
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: #1010.
Springville Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Academy St
Springville, IA 52336
(319) 854-6196
Springville, IA 52336
(319) 854-6196
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Point
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8015 Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5500
Grades: 7-9
| 1,338 students
Rank: #1212.
Alburnett Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Roosevelt Street
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Alburnett, IA 52202
(319) 842-2263
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #1313.
Central City High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Grades: 6-12
| 236 students
Rank: #1414.
George Washington High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2205 Forest Dr Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3011
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 1,272 students
Rank: #1515.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1243 20th St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #1616.
Prairie Edge
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1717.
Metro High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1212 7th St Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2193
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 558-2193
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2500 Edgewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-1629
Grades: 6-12
| 598 students
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
408 East Linn St
Coggon, IA 52218
(319) 435-2396
Coggon, IA 52218
(319) 435-2396
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Grades: PK-2
| 168 students
3200 Pioneer Ave Se
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
(319) 558-2176
Grades: PK-K
| 278 students
1500 B Ave Ne
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 558-2475
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 848-5310
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Taft Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
5200 E Ave Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Linn County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, IA include Mount Vernon High School, Lisbon High School and Center Point-urbana High School.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County, IA?
17 public high schools are located in Linn County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County, IA?
Linn County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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