For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 942 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA are Harris-lake Park High School, Okoboji High School and Spirit Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Dickinson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okoboji High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Grades: 6-12
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Okoboji High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Spirit Lake High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Dickinson County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6111
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA include Harris-lake Park High School, Okoboji High School and Spirit Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson County?
3 public high schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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