For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 594 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton High School and Red Oak Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Montgomery County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Oak Junior/senior 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 10% 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 Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Grades: 6-12
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 7-12
| 446 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Grades: PK
| 57 students
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA include Stanton High School and Red Oak Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
2 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Stanton High School vs. Red Oak Junior/senior High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Stanton High School
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