For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,699 students in Bremer County, IA. The top-ranked public high schools in Bremer County, IA are Denver Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Janesville Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bremer County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Bremer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Bremer County, 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 Denver Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bremer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Janesville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Sumner-fredericksburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 West Sixth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Tripoli Middle/sr High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 8th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bremer County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bremer County, IA include Denver Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Janesville Junior-senior High School. Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Bremer County?
6 public high schools are located in Bremer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bremer County?
Bremer County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bremer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bremer County include: Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School vs. Denver Senior High School, Denver Senior High School vs. Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
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