Best Humboldt County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 464 students in Humboldt County, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Humboldt County, IA is Humboldt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humboldt County, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Humboldt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Humboldt County, 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 Humboldt 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 Humboldt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Humboldt High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Wildcat Rd
Humboldt, IA 50548
(515) 332-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Humboldt County, IA include Humboldt High School.
How many public high schools are located in Humboldt County?
1 public high schools are located in Humboldt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Humboldt County?
Humboldt County 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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