For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 414 students in Vinton, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Vinton, IA is Vinton-shellsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vinton, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Vinton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Vinton, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vinton-shellsburg High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Vinton, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Vinton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vinton, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vinton, IA include Vinton-shellsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vinton?
1 public high schools are located in Vinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Vinton?
Vinton public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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