For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 333 students in 50436, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 50436, IA is Forest City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50436 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50436, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50436 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Forest City 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50436, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
50436, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 50436, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 50436, IA include Forest City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50436?
1 public high schools are located in 50436.
What is the racial composition of students in 50436?
50436 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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