For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 225 students in Central City, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Central City, IA is Central City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central City, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Central City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Central City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central City High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best High Schools in Central City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central City High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Grades: 6-12
| 225 students
Central City, Iowa Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Central City, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Central City, IA include Central City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Central City?
1 public high schools are located in Central City.
What is the racial composition of students in Central City?
Central City public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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