Serving 300 students in grades 7-12, South Hamilton Middle And High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: South Hamilton Middle and High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Jewell, IA, covering an area of approximately 203.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Hamilton Middle And High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Hamilton Middle And High School's student population of 300 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Hamilton Middle And High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hamilton Middle And High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Hamilton Middle And High School's ranking?
South Hamilton Middle And High School is ranked #127 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Hamilton Middle And High School?
The graduation rate of South Hamilton Middle And High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend South Hamilton Middle And High School?
300 students attend South Hamilton Middle And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of South Hamilton Middle And High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Hamilton Middle And High School?
South Hamilton Middle And High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Hamilton Middle And High School offer ?
South Hamilton Middle And High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Hamilton Middle And High School part of?
South Hamilton Middle And High School is part of South Hamilton Comm School District.
School Reviews
Review South Hamilton Middle And High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
