Best Madison County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and 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 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 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Madison County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Earlham Senior High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2235

Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Winterset Senior High School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
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720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3320

Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

Interstate 35 High School

(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
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405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818

Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Madison County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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A.d.a.p.t Pre-school (Closed 2013)

445 East North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4901

Gr: PK | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Interstate 35 High School (Closed 2014)

405 East North St
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

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 27% (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