For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 392 students in Pocahontas County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pocahontas County, IA are Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pocahontas County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Pocahontas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Pocahontas County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pocahontas Area Middle/ 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pocahontas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Grades: 7-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 1st Ave Sw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-5971
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Pocahontas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
402 Se East Ave
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Gilmore City, IA 50541
(515) 373-6124
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
300 W Garfield
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
300 W Garfield St
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Laurens, IA 50554
(712) 841-5000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Grades: PK
| 2 students
205 2nd Avenue N.w.
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Rolfe, IA 50581
(712) 335-3422
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pocahontas County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pocahontas County, IA include Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Pocahontas County?
2 public high schools are located in Pocahontas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas County?
Pocahontas County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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