For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,357 students in Warren County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Warren County, IA are Norwalk Senior High School, Indianola High School and Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Warren County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norwalk Senior High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Warren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwalk Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Indianola High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Tyler St
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Gr: 5-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Carlisle High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Warren County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Warren County, IA include Norwalk Senior High School, Indianola High School and Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Warren County?
5 public high schools are located in Warren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Warren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Warren County include: Carlisle High School vs. Indianola High School, Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School vs. Indianola High School, Indianola High School vs. Carlisle High School
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