For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,293 students in Muscatine County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Muscatine County, IA are Wilton Jr-sr High School, Muscatine High School and West Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Muscatine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Muscatine County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Liberty 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Muscatine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Gr: 7-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Muscatine High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2705 Cedar
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-6141
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
West Liberty High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Maxson Ave.
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Muscatine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
610 Maiden Lane
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-9135
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-4243
Gr: K-2 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Muscatine County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Muscatine County, IA include Wilton Jr-sr High School, Muscatine High School and West Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Muscatine County?
3 public high schools are located in Muscatine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Muscatine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Muscatine County include: Wilton Jr-sr High School vs. Muscatine High School, Muscatine High School vs. Wilton Jr-sr High School, West Liberty High School vs. Muscatine High School
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