For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,015 students in Hardin County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IA are Agwsr High School, South Hardin High School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Hardin 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 Iowa Falls - Alden 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 15% 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 Hardin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Agwsr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
918 4th Avenue
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Ackley, IA 50601
(641) 847-2633
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #22.
South Hardin High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 24th St
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-3421
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 North Taylor
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Charter School
Charter School
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 48
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
1100 12th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
200 Chestnut Po Box 129
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Hardin County, IA include Agwsr High School, South Hardin High School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hardin County?
4 public high schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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