For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 514 students in Worth County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Worth County, IA are Central Springs High School and Northwood-kensett Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Worth County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Springs High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Worth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Springs High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 S East St
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Manly, IA 50456
(641) 454-2208
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Worth County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Worth County, IA include Central Springs High School and Northwood-kensett Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Worth County?
2 public high schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Worth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Worth County include: Central Springs High School vs. Northwood-kensett Middle/high School, Northwood-kensett Middle/high School vs. Central Springs High School
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