For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 868 students in Hamilton County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Hamilton County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Hamilton Middle And 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 25% 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 Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Grades: 7-12
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Webster City High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
Hamilton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamilton Regional High School High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1725 Beach St, 1725 Beach St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Grades: PK
| 7 students
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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