For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 286 students in New Sharon, IA.
The top ranked public high school in New Sharon, IA is North Mahaska Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Sharon, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in New Sharon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
New Sharon, 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 North Mahaska Jr-sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 New Sharon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mahaska Jr-sr High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2163 135th St
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
New Sharon, IA 50207
(641) 637-4187
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Sharon, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in New Sharon, IA include North Mahaska Jr-sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Sharon?
1 public high schools are located in New Sharon.
What is the racial composition of students in New Sharon?
New Sharon public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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