Public high schools in Iowa achieve an average math proficiency of 65% (2025).
The public high schools with the highest math proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest math proficiency in Iowa is Denver Senior High School with 90-94%.
Math Proficiency Range: 81%
92%
Avg. Math Proficiency: 85%
Top Math Proficiency Public High Schools in Iowa (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Math Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
St. Ansgar High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
206 East 8th Street
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Saint Ansgar, IA 50472
(641) 713-4720
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Treynor High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 9-12
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Rank: #44.
Gilbert High School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 9-12
312 Gretten
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Gilbert, IA 50105
(515) 232-3738
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Van Meter High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
520 1st Ave
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Van Meter, IA 50261
(515) 996-2221
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
West Lyon High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 9-12
1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4917
Rank: #88.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Decorah High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Pella High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
212 E University St
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Pella, IA 50219
(641) 628-3870
Rank: #9 - 119. - 11.
Solon High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 9-12
600 W. 5th Street
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Rank: #1212.
Cascade Junior-senior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 86%
Grades: 6-12
505 Johnson St Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 258-7114
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 258-7114
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
North Polk High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
13930 Ne 6th St
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mediapolis High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Mediapolis, IA 52637
(319) 394-3101
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 9-12
731 Palisades Rd Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 84%
Grades: 7-12
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Ankeny High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 10-12
1155 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9630
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9630
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Holmes Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-9
505 Holmes Dr
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2650
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Moc-floyd Valley High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
615 8th St Se
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4871
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 8-9
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Rank: #19 - 2319. - 23.
Williamsburg Jr-sr High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 7-12
810 W Walnut
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1050
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Ahstw High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Lynnville-sully High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
South Winneshiek High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Stanton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-12
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Underwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
West Hancock High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
420 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863
Rank: #24 - 3024. - 30.
Westside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 6-12
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Ballard High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
701 Ballard Drive
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2971
Huxley, IA 50124
(515) 597-2971
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Hudson High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 7-12
245 S Washington
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Hudson, IA 50643
(319) 988-4226
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 7-12
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Peet Junior High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Math Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 7-9
525 E Seerley Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 553-2710
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Ankeny Centennial High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Math Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 10-12
2220 Nw State St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9610
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9610
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average public high schools math proficiency?
The Iowa average public high schools math proficiency is 65%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest math proficiency in Iowa?
The best top ranked public high schools in Iowa include Denver Senior High School, St. Ansgar High School and Treynor High School.
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