For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 682 students in Adel, IA. The top ranked public high school in Adel, IA is Adm Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adel, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Adel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Adel, 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 Adm Senior 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Adel, IA (2025-26)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Adel, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Adel, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Adel, IA include Adm Senior High School. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Adel?
1 public high schools are located in Adel.
What is the racial composition of students in Adel?
Adel public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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