For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 147 students in Whiting, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Whiting, IA are Whiting Senior High School and Whiting Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiting, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Whiting have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whiting, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiting Senior High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Gr: 7-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Gr: PK-6 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whiting, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Whiting, IA include Whiting Senior High School and Whiting Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whiting?
2 public schools are located in Whiting.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiting?
Whiting public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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