For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,035 students in Madison County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IA are Earlham Senior High School, Winterset Senior High School and Interstate 35 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Madison 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 Winterset Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Earlham Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Winterset Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Interstate 35 High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 7-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901
Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
405 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Winterset Bridges School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
624 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IA include Earlham Senior High School, Winterset Senior High School and Interstate 35 High School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
3 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Interstate 35 High School vs. Earlham Senior High School, Earlham Senior High School vs. Interstate 35 High School, Earlham Senior High School vs. Winterset Senior High School
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