For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 592 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Clarke County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarke Community 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clarke County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-6505
Grades: 9-12
| 442 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Clarke County?
2 public high schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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