Best Ames Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,440 students in Ames, IA.

The top-ranked public high school in Ames, IA is Ames High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ames, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Ames have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Ames, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Ames 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).