For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 304 students in Mount Ayr, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Mount Ayr, IA is Mount Ayr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Ayr, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mount Ayr have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Mount Ayr, 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 Mount Ayr 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 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Ayr, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Ayr, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Ayr, IA include Mount Ayr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Ayr?
1 public high schools are located in Mount Ayr.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Ayr?
Mount Ayr public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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