For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 358 students in Rock Rapids, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Rock Rapids, IA is Central Lyon Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Rapids, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Rock Rapids have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Rock Rapids, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Lyon Secondary School, with ≥95% 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 Rock Rapids, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rock Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rock Rapids, IA include Central Lyon Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Rock Rapids?
1 public high schools are located in Rock Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Rapids?
Rock Rapids 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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