For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 648 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton High School and Red Oak Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 73% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Montgomery County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Oak Junior/senior High School, with 85-89% 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 7-12
| 505 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Grades: PK
| 57 students
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA include Stanton High School and Red Oak Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County, IA?
2 public high schools are located in Montgomery County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, IA?
Montgomery County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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