For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 803 students in Mills County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mills County, IA are East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mills County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Mills 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 Glenwood Senior 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 11% 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 Mills County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1505 E 15th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8645
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8645
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897
Gr: 9-12 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mills County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mills County, IA include East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mills County?
2 public high schools are located in Mills County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills County?
Mills County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Mills County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mills County include: Glenwood Senior High School vs. East Mills Jr/sr High School, East Mills Jr/sr High School vs. Glenwood Senior High School
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