For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,357 students in Warren County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Warren County, IA are Norwalk Senior High School, Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School and Indianola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Warren County, 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 Norwalk Senior High School, with 96% 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 Warren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norwalk Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 North Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-4201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,035 students
Rank: #22.
Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Tyler St
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Indianola High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 E 1st
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,139 students
Rank: #44.
Carlisle High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
430 School St
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0831
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #55.
Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Warren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Grades: 1-5
| 112 students
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Warren County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Warren County, IA include Norwalk Senior High School, Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School and Indianola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Warren County?
5 public high schools are located in Warren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County 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).
Which public high schools in Warren County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Warren County include: Carlisle High School vs. Indianola High School, Indianola High School vs. Carlisle High School, Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School vs. Indianola High School
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