For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 304 students in Forest City, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Forest City, IA is Forest City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Forest City, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest City 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 17% 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 Forest City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest City High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Forest City, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Forest City, IA include Forest City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Forest City?
1 public high schools are located in Forest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?
Forest City public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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