For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,156 students in Tama County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA are Gmg Secondary School, North Tama High School and South Tama County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Tama County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Tama County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Tama County 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 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tama County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Grades: 7-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
North Tama High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Grades: 7-12
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Grades: K-12
| 271 students
Tama County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Olive Street
Chelsea, IA 52215
(641) 489-2101
Chelsea, IA 52215
(641) 489-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 32 students
509 Washington St, 509 Washing
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2875
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2875
Grades: K-2
| 44 students
509 Washington St., 509 Washin
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2842
Gladbrook, IA 50635
(641) 473-2842
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Partnership High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
205 W 3rd St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-3085
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
215 W 9th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4826
Grades: 3-5
| 333 students
806 State St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-2643
Grades: PK-2
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA include Gmg Secondary School, North Tama High School and South Tama County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tama County, IA?
4 public high schools are located in Tama County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama County, IA?
Tama County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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