Best Iowa County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 838 students in Iowa County, WI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iowa County, WI are Barneveld High School, Mineral Point High School and Dodgeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, WI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Iowa County, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dodgeville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Iowa County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barneveld High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Mineral Point High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0730
Gr: 9-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Dodgeville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
912 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Highland Community High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Iowa County, WI

Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Jarvis St
Ridgeway, WI 53582
(608) 924-3461
Gr: PK-5
314 Willow St
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iowa County, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iowa County, WI include Barneveld High School, Mineral Point High School and Dodgeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iowa County?
4 public high schools are located in Iowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Iowa County are often viewed compared to one another?

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