For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,473 students in Lee County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA are Central Lee High School, Fort Madison Junior/senior High School and Keokuk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Lee County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Lee 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 15% 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 Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lee High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Gr: 7-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Keokuk High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA include Central Lee High School, Fort Madison Junior/senior High School and Keokuk High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
3 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lee County include: Fort Madison Junior/senior High School vs. Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School vs. Central Lee High School, Central Lee High School vs. Fort Madison Junior/senior High School
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