For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 764 students in Winneshiek County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Winneshiek County, IA are Decorah High School and South Winneshiek High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winneshiek County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Winneshiek County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Iowa public high schools.
Winneshiek County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decorah 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 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 Winneshiek County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decorah High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Decorah, IA 52101
(563) 382-3643
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
South Winneshiek High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
203 W South St
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Calmar, IA 52132
(563) 562-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Winneshiek County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Winneshiek County, IA include Decorah High School and South Winneshiek High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winneshiek County?
2 public high schools are located in Winneshiek County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winneshiek County?
Winneshiek 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).
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