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Best Hamilton County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 868 students in Hamilton County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton 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 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Hamilton County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Hamilton Middle And High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Hamilton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Webster City High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Lynx Avenue
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9210
Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1725 Beach St, 1725 Beach St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-1632
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
606 Illinois St
Blairsburg, IA 50034
(515) 325-6234
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
705 Odell St
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9265
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
1317 Beach Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9241
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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