For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,113 students in Carroll County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IA are Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center, Carroll High School and Ikm-manning High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Carroll County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carroll 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 10% 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 Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 North Street
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Coon Rapids, IA 50058
(712) 999-2208
Gr: 6-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Carroll High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2809 N Grant Rd
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8010
Gr: 9-12 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ikm-manning High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3781
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Glidden, IA 51443
(712) 659-2205
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
421 West Center St
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Arcadia, IA 51430
(712) 689-2227
Gr: 3-5 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Carroll Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1026 N Adams St
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Carroll, IA 51401
(712) 792-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
209 10th St
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Manning, IA 51455
(712) 655-3761
Gr: 3-4 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IA include Coon Rapids-bayard 6-12 Attendance Center, Carroll High School and Ikm-manning High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
4 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Carroll High School vs. Ikm-manning High School, Ikm-manning High School vs. Carroll High School, Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School vs. Carroll High School
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