For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,004 students in Woodbury County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Woodbury County, IA are Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School, Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School and Westwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodbury County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Woodbury County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Woodbury County, 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 East 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Woodbury County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Tara Way
Lawton, IA 51030
(712) 944-5181
Lawton, IA 51030
(712) 944-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
708 Warrior Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-5561
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-5561
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Westwood High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Rebel Way
Sloan, IA 51055
(712) 428-3303
Sloan, IA 51055
(712) 428-3303
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Woodbury Central High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 South 4th Street
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
River Valley Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
916 Hackberry St
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S. Cypress St.
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Cheyenne
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7000
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 239-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,660 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
West High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Casselman
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6772
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Woodbury County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Campus Indiv Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1121 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1114 W 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2410 W 1st St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1314 West 3rd St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Fexible Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Pioneer Mall, 206 1st St
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-2565
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-2565
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
4405 Central St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7033
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7033
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3409 Indiana Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
115 Midvale Ave
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1807 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6838
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6838
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
200 Paxton St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
321 4th Street
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Gr: 5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
River Valley Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
916 Hackberry St
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
401 Fifth St. Po Box 170
Cushing, IA 51018
(712) 384-2568
Cushing, IA 51018
(712) 384-2568
Gr: 5-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1623 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
627 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-6667
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-6667
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Woodbury County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
822 Douglas
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-2688
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-2688
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1010 Iowa St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Woodbury County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Woodbury County, IA include Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School, Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School and Westwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Woodbury County?
8 public high schools are located in Woodbury County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury County?
Woodbury County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Woodbury County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Woodbury County include: Sergeant Bluff-luton Senior High School vs. East High School, West High School vs. East High School, East High School vs. West High School
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