For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,521 students in Buchanan County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA are Independence Junior Senior High School, Jesup High School and Wapsie Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Buchanan County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Buchanan High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Buchanan County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
Jesup High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Wapsie Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711
Grades: 7-12
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
East Buchanan High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
414 5th St North Po Box 40
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
408 Rowley Street
Rowley, IA 52329
(319) 938-2284
Rowley, IA 52329
(319) 938-2284
Grades: K-5
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School, Jesup High School and Wapsie Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Buchanan County, IA?
4 public high schools are located in Buchanan County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County, IA?
Buchanan County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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