Best Howard County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 714 students in Howard County, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Howard County, IA are Crestwood High School and Riceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Howard County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Howard County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Howard County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Crestwood High School, with ≥95% 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).