For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,015 students in Hardin County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IA are Agwsr High School, South Hardin High School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Hardin County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Iowa Falls - Alden 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 15% 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 Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Agwsr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
713 Hardin St
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
South Hardin High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 24th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 North Taylor
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Charter School
Charter School
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IA include Agwsr High School, South Hardin High School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardin County?
4 public high schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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