For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 460 students in Taylor County, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford High School and Lenox High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Taylor County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lenox High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Taylor County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Lenox High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 S Locust St
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 6-12
| 306 students
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
600 170th St, 600 170th St
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Grades: PK-6
| 27 students
600 N. Lafayette
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
Grades: K-6
| 33 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 Taylor County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford High School and Lenox High School. Taylor County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Taylor County?
2 public high schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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