Best Calhoun County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 634 students in Calhoun County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IA are South Central Calhoun High School and Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Calhoun County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Central Calhoun High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
709 W Main St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-7211
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IA include South Central Calhoun High School and Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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