Best Greene County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 473 students in Greene County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA are Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Greene County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greene County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Greene County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 99:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Greene County High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA include Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greene County?
2 public high schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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