For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,473 students in Lee County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA are Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School and Fort Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Lee County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Lee 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 Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Lee High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Keokuk High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Madison High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
520 North 20th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
502 Academy Ave
Denmark, IA 52624
(319) 528-4337
Denmark, IA 52624
(319) 528-4337
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
1402 S 7th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Grades: 1-5
| 82 students
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
918 Timea St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Grades: 1-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA include Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School and Fort Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
3 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee 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).
Which public high schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lee County include: Fort Madison High School vs. Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School vs. Central Lee High School, Central Lee High School vs. Fort Madison High School
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