For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,181 students in Cedar County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cedar County, IA are West Branch High School, Tipton High School and North Cedar Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Cedar County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tipton 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 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 Cedar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Branch High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 W Main
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-7216
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Tipton High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E 6th St
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6027
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Durant Junior/senior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Grades: 7-12
| 339 students
Cedar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Cedar St Box D
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
400 Ball Street, 400 Ball Stre
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Cedar County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cedar County, IA include West Branch High School, Tipton High School and North Cedar Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cedar County?
4 public high schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County 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).
Which public high schools in Cedar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cedar County include: West Branch High School vs. North Cedar Jr/sr High School, West Branch High School vs. Tipton High School, Tipton High School vs. West Branch High School
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