For the 2025 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), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mount Vernon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
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), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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