For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,228 students in Wapello County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wapello County, IA are Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School, Cardinal High School and Ottumwa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wapello County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Wapello County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Wapello County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cardinal High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Wapello County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Berdan St
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Cardinal High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Rank: #33.
Ottumwa High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 2nd
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #44.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
907 Gateway Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Wapello County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
608 East Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-7179
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Alternative School Ottumwa Community School District (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
907 Gateway Dr
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1342
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Eddyville Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1301 Berdan St
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 969-4288
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
407 South Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Blakesburg, IA 52536
(641) 938-2203
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
1306 West Williams
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 682-4502
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
438 Mckinley
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-1843
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wapello County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wapello County, IA include Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School, Cardinal High School and Ottumwa High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wapello County?
5 public high schools are located in Wapello County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wapello County?
Wapello County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wapello County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wapello County include: Cardinal High School vs. Ottumwa High School, Ottumwa High School vs. Cardinal High School, Eddyville-blakesburg-fremont Jr/sr High School vs. Cardinal High School
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