For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,833 students in Pottawattamie County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA are Treynor High School, Underwood High School and Ahstw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottawattamie 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 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Pottawattamie County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Pottawattamie 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 Treynor High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Pottawattamie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Treynor High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 E Main St
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Treynor, IA 51575
(712) 487-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Underwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ahstw High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
768 S Maple
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Avoca, IA 51521
(712) 343-6364
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Tri-center High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33980 310th St
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Neola, IA 51559
(712) 485-2211
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Lewis Central Senior High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3504 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8322
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Riverside Middle/senior High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18997 Hwy 59
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Oakland, IA 51560
(712) 484-2291
Gr: 6-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Abraham Lincoln High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Bonham Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6481
Gr: 9-12 | 1,358 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2501 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6493
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Pottawattamie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3601 Highway 275
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 366-8381
Gr: 3 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
401 East Welch Street
Crescent, IA 51526
(712) 545-3697
Crescent, IA 51526
(712) 545-3697
Gr: K-5 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6452
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Kanesville High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
807 Ave G
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pact (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2614 Highway 191
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6459
Gr: 5-12 | 33 students
815 N 18th St
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6408
Gr: 11-12
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
2920 Ave J
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 328-6525
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
415 Antique City Dr, 415 Antiq
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Po Box 528
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
415 Antique City Drive, 415 An
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Walnut, IA 51577
(712) 784-3615
Gr: 6-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
207 Scott St
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(712) 328-6403
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pottawattamie County, IA include Treynor High School, Underwood High School and Ahstw High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pottawattamie County?
8 public high schools are located in Pottawattamie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottawattamie County?
Pottawattamie County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pottawattamie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pottawattamie County include: Thomas Jefferson High School vs. Abraham Lincoln High School, Abraham Lincoln High School vs. Thomas Jefferson High School, Lewis Central Senior High School vs. Abraham Lincoln High School
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