For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 478 students in Mount Vernon, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Mount Vernon, IA is Mount Vernon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Mount Vernon have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Mount Vernon, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Vernon, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
731 Palisades Rd Sw
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Mount Vernon, IA 52314
(319) 895-8843
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Vernon, IA include Mount Vernon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Vernon?
1 public high schools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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