Top Montgomery County Public High Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public high schools in Montgomery County, IA, serving 436 students. Montgomery County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 80%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 77% 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.
- The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton High School and Red Oak High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Montgomery County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Iowa average of 90%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Red Oak High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 22% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Iowa public high school average of 15:1.
Top Montgomery County Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Stanton High School Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:10/Top 10%605 Elliott Street10
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Grades: 6-12 | 117 students
- Red Oak High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2011 N 8th St10
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 9-12 | 319 students
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