For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 887 students in Crawford County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, IA are Westside Junior-senior High School and Denison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Crawford County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denison High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% 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 Crawford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Clinton St
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Westside, IA 51467
(712) 663-4311
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Denison High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
819 N 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Oak-ute High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Gr: 9-12
755 Main St
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
509 1st Ave
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Crawford County, IA include Westside Junior-senior High School and Denison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crawford County?
2 public high schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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