For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 297 students in Belmond, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belmond, IA are Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belmond, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Belmond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Belmond, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belmond, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belmond, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belmond, IA include Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Belmond?
2 public high schools are located in Belmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Belmond?
Belmond public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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