For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,099 students in Benton County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, IA are Vinton-shellsburg High School, Benton Community Senior High School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Benton 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 Benton Community 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 W. 21st St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Benton Community Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 7%
503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: 3-4 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Gr: PK-2 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton County, IA include Vinton-shellsburg High School, Benton Community Senior High School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton County?
3 public high schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benton County include: Vinton-shellsburg High School vs. Benton Community Senior High School, Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School vs. Benton Community Senior High School, Benton Community Senior High School vs. Vinton-shellsburg High School
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