For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 897 students in Grundy County, IA. The top-ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IA are Grundy Center High School, Dike-new Hartford High School and Bcluw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Grundy County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bcluw 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grundy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Dike-new Hartford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Bcluw High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Blackhawk Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IA include Grundy Center High School, Dike-new Hartford High School and Bcluw High School. Grundy County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Grundy County?
4 public high schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grundy County include: Dike-new Hartford High School vs. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School, Grundy Center High School vs. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School, Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School vs. Dike-new Hartford High School
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