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Best Fayette County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,236 students in Fayette County, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, IA are North Fayette Valley High School, Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School and West Central Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fayette County, IA public high schools have an score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Fayette County, IA public high school have a of 80%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Turkey Valley Jr-sr 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 10% 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 Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

North Fayette Valley High School

(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
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600 N Pine St
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851

Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
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3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011

Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #33.

West Central Charter High School

Charter School

(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283

Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #44.

Starmont High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
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3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598

Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #55.

Oelwein High School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
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315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731

Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #66.

Oelwein Online School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
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301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536

Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, IA include North Fayette Valley High School, Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School and West Central Charter High School.

How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?

6 public high schools are located in Fayette County.

What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?

Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: North Fayette Valley High School vs. Oelwein High School, Oelwein High School vs. North Fayette Valley High School, North Fayette Valley High School vs. Starmont High School