For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 345 students in Sheldon, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Sheldon, IA is Sheldon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheldon, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Sheldon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Sheldon, 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 Sheldon High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sheldon, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheldon High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Fourth Street
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Sheldon, IA 51201
(712) 324-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sheldon, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sheldon, IA include Sheldon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sheldon?
1 public high schools are located in Sheldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon?
Sheldon public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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