For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,414 students in Plymouth County, IA. The top-ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA are Kingsley-pierson High School, Hinton High School and Akron Westfield Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Plymouth County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Le Mars 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 19% 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 Plymouth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingsley-pierson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hinton High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Akron Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Le Mars High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
921 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Individualized Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA include Kingsley-pierson High School, Hinton High School and Akron Westfield Senior High School. Plymouth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Plymouth County?
5 public high schools are located in Plymouth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Plymouth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Plymouth County include: Kingsley-pierson High School vs. Hinton High School, Hinton High School vs. Kingsley-pierson High School, Hinton High School vs. Akron Westfield Senior High School
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