Nodaway Valley High School is a rural public high school in Greenfield, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Nodaway Valley Community School District. It serves the towns of Greenfield, Bridgewater, and Fontanelle, and surrounding rural areas.
Serving 203 students in grades 9-12, Nodaway Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nodaway Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Nodaway Valley High School's student population of 203 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nodaway Valley High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nodaway Valley High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolverines
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nodaway Valley High School's ranking?
Nodaway Valley High School is ranked #546 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Nodaway Valley High School often compared to?
Nodaway Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Decatur Ms/hs High School, Creston High School, Winterset Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nodaway Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Nodaway Valley High School is 90%, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nodaway Valley High School?
203 students attend Nodaway Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Nodaway Valley High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nodaway Valley High School?
Nodaway Valley High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nodaway Valley High School offer ?
Nodaway Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nodaway Valley High School part of?
Nodaway Valley High School is part of Nodaway Valley Comm School District.
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