Best Manchester Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 436 students in Manchester, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Manchester, IA is West Delaware High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Manchester, 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 West Delaware 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 8% 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 Manchester, IA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Delaware High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Manchester, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Manchester, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Manchester, IA include West Delaware High School.
How many public high schools are located in Manchester?
1 public high schools are located in Manchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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