For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,372 students in Plymouth County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA are Kingsley-pierson High School, Hinton High School and Le Mars High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Plymouth County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Le Mars High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Plymouth County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingsley-pierson High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Hinton High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Grades: 7-12
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Le Mars High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
921 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #44.
Akron Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Individualized Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Plymouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
608 Main St
Merrill, IA 51038
(712) 938-2562
Merrill, IA 51038
(712) 938-2562
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA include Kingsley-pierson High School, Hinton High School and Le Mars High School.
How many public high schools are located in Plymouth County, IA?
5 public high schools are located in Plymouth County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County, IA?
Plymouth County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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