For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,090 students in 52601, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 52601, IA is Burlington Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 52601 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 52601, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 52601 have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington Community High School, with 65% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52601, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Community High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,090 students
52601, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 52601, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 52601, IA include Burlington Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in 52601?
1 public high schools are located in 52601.
What is the racial composition of students in 52601?
52601 public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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