For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 694 students in Appanoose County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Appanoose County, IA are Moravia High School, Centerville High School and Moulton-udell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appanoose County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Appanoose County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Appanoose County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centerville 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Appanoose County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moravia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Trussell Avenue
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chs Drive
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Moulton-udell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Appanoose County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centerville Early Childhood Special Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
838 South 18th
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Grades: PK
| 7 students
320 Drake Ave
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Chs Appanoose Co. Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 East Green St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
105 Alpine St
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(641) 856-0739
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(641) 856-0739
Grades: K-3
| 41 students
505 E. Walsh Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Grades: K-2
| 60 students
603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Grades: K-2
| 78 students
500 Clarkdale Rd
Mystic, IA 52574
(641) 856-0729
Mystic, IA 52574
(641) 856-0729
Grades: K-3
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Appanoose County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Appanoose County, IA include Moravia High School, Centerville High School and Moulton-udell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Appanoose County?
3 public high schools are located in Appanoose County.
What is the racial composition of students in Appanoose County?
Appanoose County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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