For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 718 students in Spencer, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Spencer, IA is Spencer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spencer, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Spencer have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Spencer, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Spencer 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 13% 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 Spencer, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 E 3rd St
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-1700
Grades: 9-12
| 718 students
Spencer, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Spencer, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Spencer, IA include Spencer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Spencer?
1 public high schools are located in Spencer.
What is the racial composition of students in Spencer?
Spencer public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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