For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,157 students in Boone County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, IA are Ogden High School, Madrid High School and Boone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Boone County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Boone High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ogden High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 W Division
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Madrid High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Boone High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, IA include Ogden High School, Madrid High School and Boone High School.
How many public high schools are located in Boone County?
3 public high schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boone County include: Ogden High School vs. Madrid High School, Boone High School vs. Ogden High School, Madrid High School vs. Ogden High School
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