For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 208 students in Marcus, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Marcus, IA is Mmcru High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marcus, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Marcus have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Marcus, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mmcru High School, with ≥90% 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 Marcus, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mmcru High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Highland Drive
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Marcus, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 E Fenton St, 500 E Fenton
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marcus, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marcus, IA include Mmcru High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marcus?
1 public high schools are located in Marcus.
What is the racial composition of students in Marcus?
Marcus 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).
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