Best Worth County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Central Springs High School and Northwood-kensett Middle/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 74% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), 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 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Springs High School, with ≥90% 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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 Central Springs High School and Northwood-kensett Middle/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?

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