For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,583 students in Scott County, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IA are Pleasant Valley High School, North Scott High School and Bettendorf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Scott County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,679 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
North Scott High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S 1st St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-9631
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-9631
Gr: 9-12 | 1,048 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bettendorf High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3333 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,485 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Main St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
North High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
626 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,303 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3505 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,442 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Scott County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4515 N. Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-6250
Gr: K-6 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
4515 N Fairmount
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1463
Gr: PK | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
7307 N Pacific St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-1740
Gr: PK-K | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
1926 West 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 322-3559
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
318 East 7th
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 324-4462
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Davenport Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1002 Kimberly Rd
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 391-9161
Gr: K-12
Harrison Street Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1601 Harrison St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 326-4116
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
1702 Main Street
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 326-4432
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Kimberly Center For Alte School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 W Kimberly
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 386-0069
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
1926 W 4th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 723-6850
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
610 Holmes St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-8261
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-6150
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IA include Pleasant Valley High School, North Scott High School and Bettendorf High School. Scott County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
7 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scott County include: Pleasant Valley High School vs. Bettendorf High School, Bettendorf High School vs. Pleasant Valley High School, North Scott High School vs. Bettendorf High School
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