Serving 315 students in grades 7-12, South Hamilton Middle And High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
South Hamilton Middle And High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Hamilton Middle And High School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is South Hamilton Middle And High School's ranking?
South Hamilton Middle And High School is ranked #231 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Hamilton Middle And High School?
The graduation rate of South Hamilton Middle And High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend South Hamilton Middle And High School?
315 students attend South Hamilton Middle And High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of South Hamilton Middle And High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Hamilton Middle And High School?
South Hamilton Middle And High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Hamilton Middle And High School offer ?
South Hamilton Middle And High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Hamilton Middle And High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 315 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 83% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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