For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 782 students in Waverly, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Waverly, IA are Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Greenview Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waverly, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Waverly have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Waverly, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Waverly, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Gr: 9-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Greenview Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
106 16th St Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-9273
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Waverly, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Waverly, IA include Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Greenview Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Waverly?
2 public high schools are located in Waverly.
What is the racial composition of students in Waverly?
Waverly public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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