For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 728 students in Ringgold County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Ringgold County, IA are Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ringgold County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ringgold County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mount Ayr Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0537
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Diagonal Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ringgold County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Ringgold County, IA include Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr Elementary School and Diagonal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ringgold County?
4 public schools are located in Ringgold County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold County?
Ringgold County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ringgold County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ringgold County include: Diagonal Junior-senior High School vs. Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr High School vs. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
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