For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 392 students in Pocahontas, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pocahontas, 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, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Pocahontas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Pocahontas, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
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, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4848
Gr: 7-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Pocahontas, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 2nd Ave Nw
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Pocahontas, IA 50574
(712) 335-4025
Gr: PK | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pocahontas, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pocahontas, IA include Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Pocahontas?
2 public high schools are located in Pocahontas.
What is the racial composition of students in Pocahontas?
Pocahontas 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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