For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 514 students in Worth County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Worth County, IA are Northwood-kensett Middle/high School and Central Springs High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Worth County, 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 Central Springs 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 12% 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 Worth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Grades: 6-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Central Springs High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Worth County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Worth County, IA include Northwood-kensett Middle/high School and Central Springs High School.
How many public high schools are located in Worth County?
2 public high schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Worth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Worth County include: Northwood-kensett Middle/high School vs. Central Springs High School, Central Springs High School vs. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
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