For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 783 students in Waverly, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Waverly, IA are Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Greenview Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Waverly, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly-shell Rock Senior 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Waverly, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #22.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Waverly, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Grades: 5-6
| 249 students
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Grades: K-4
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Waverly, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Waverly, IA include Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Greenview Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Waverly?
2 public high schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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