For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 834 students in Allamakee County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Allamakee County, IA are Kee High School, Waukon High School and John R Mott Jr/hi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allamakee County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Allamakee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Allamakee County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waukon 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Allamakee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kee High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Center St
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Waukon High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1061 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3466
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
John R Mott Jr/hi School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Gr: 7-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Allamakee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allamakee Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12 East Main
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-3842
Gr: 9-12
115 Main Street
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Waterville, IA 52170
(563) 535-7245
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Allamakee County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Allamakee County, IA include Kee High School, Waukon High School and John R Mott Jr/hi School.
How many public high schools are located in Allamakee County?
3 public high schools are located in Allamakee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allamakee County?
Allamakee County public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Allamakee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Allamakee County include: Waukon High School vs. John R Mott Jr/hi School
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