For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,767 students in Pottawattamie County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA are Underwood High School, Treynor High School and Ahstw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawattamie County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Pottawattamie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Pottawattamie County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewis Central Senior High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Pottawattamie County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Underwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Treynor High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Ahstw High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Lewis Central Senior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Grades: 9-12
| 919 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Community High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18997 Hwy 59
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Grades: 6-12
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Tri-center High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2257
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2257
Grades: 9-12
| 202 students
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,353 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Grades: 9-12
| 1,227 students
Pottawattamie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Grades: 3
| 176 students
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Kanesville High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Grades: 5-12
| 33 students
147 15th Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6463
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: PK-6
| 80 students
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Po Box 528
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
415 Antique City Drive, 415 An
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Grades: 6-8
| 18 students
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA include Underwood High School, Treynor High School and Ahstw High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pottawattamie County, IA?
8 public high schools are located in Pottawattamie County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawattamie County, IA?
Pottawattamie County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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