For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 156 students in Glidden, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Glidden, IA is Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glidden, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Glidden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Glidden, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Glidden, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Glidden, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Glidden, IA include Glidden-ralston Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Glidden?
1 public high schools are located in Glidden.
What is the racial composition of students in Glidden?
Glidden public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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