For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 139 students in Newell, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Newell, IA is Newell-fonda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newell, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Newell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Newell, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newell-fonda 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 23% 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 Newell, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell-fonda High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3325
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Newell, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 Clark St Po Box 297
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: PK-K | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
205 Clark St, 205 Clark St
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Newell, IA 50568
(712) 272-3324
Gr: 4-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newell, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newell, IA include Newell-fonda High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newell?
1 public high schools are located in Newell.
What is the racial composition of students in Newell?
Newell public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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