For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 740 students in Tama, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Tama, IA is South Tama County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Tama have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Tama, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
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 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tama, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Grades: K-12
| 292 students
Tama, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Tama, IA include South Tama County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tama?
2 public high schools are located in Tama.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama?
Tama public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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