Top 5 Best Story County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,703 students in Story County, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Story County, IA are Gilbert High School, Roland-story High School and Ballard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Story County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Story County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Story County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ames High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Story County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert High School
Math: 86% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Grades: 9-12
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Roland-story High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 83%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1009 Story St
Story City, IA 50248
(515) 733-4329
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Ballard High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Ballard Drive
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2971
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Ames High School
Math: 69% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1921 Ames High Drive
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,419 students
Rank: #55.
Colo-nesco Middle/high School
Math: 67% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Grades: 5-12
| 244 students
Rank: #66.
Nevada High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 15th St
Nevada, IA 50201
(515) 382-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #77.
Collins-maxwell Middle/high School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Metcalf St.
Maxwell, IA 50161
(515) 387-1115
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Story County, IA

Story County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
919 West St, 919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2284
Grades: 5-6
| 66 students
400 Latrobe
Mc Callsburg, IA 50154
(515) 434-2302
Grades: PK-2
| 53 students
919 West St
Colo, IA 50056
(641) 377-2282
Grades: PK-2
| 70 students
415 Stanton Ave
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3755
Grades: K
| 38 students
601 28th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3780
Grades: K-6
| 225 students
921 9th St
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 239-3785
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
1921 Ames High Dr
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 817-0635
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Story County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Story County, IA include Gilbert High School, Roland-story High School and Ballard High School. Story County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Story County, IA?
7 public high schools are located in Story County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Story County, IA?
Story County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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