For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 881 students in Poweshiek County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Poweshiek County, IA are Grinnell Community Senior High School, Montezuma High School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poweshiek County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Poweshiek County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Poweshiek County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Grinnell Community Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Poweshiek County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grinnell Community Senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1333 Sunset St
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grinnell, IA 50112
(641) 236-2720
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #22.
Montezuma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 N. 4th St.
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Jackson St
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Brooklyn, IA 52211
(641) 522-7058
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Poweshiek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
504 N 4th Street
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Montezuma, IA 50171
(641) 623-5121
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Poweshiek County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Poweshiek County, IA include Grinnell Community Senior High School, Montezuma High School and Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Poweshiek County?
3 public high schools are located in Poweshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poweshiek County?
Poweshiek County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Poweshiek County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Poweshiek County include: Grinnell Community Senior High School vs. Brooklyn-guernsey-malcom Jr-sr High School
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