For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,699 students in Bremer County, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Bremer County, IA are Denver Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Janesville Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bremer County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Bremer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Bremer County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Denver 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 Bremer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denver Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Longview Drive
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Denver, IA 50622
(319) 984-5639
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 4th Ave Sw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2087
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Janesville Junior-senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Barrick Rd
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Janesville, IA 50647
(319) 987-2581
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Sumner-fredericksburg High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 West Sixth Street
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Sumner, IA 50674
(563) 578-3341
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #55.
Tripoli Middle/sr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 8th Ave Sw
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Tripoli, IA 50676
(319) 882-4202
Grades: 6-12
| 172 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Bremer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 9th Ave Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2855
Grades: K-4
| 238 students
417 Main St
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 171 students
417 Main St Box 38
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Plainfield, IA 50666
(319) 276-4451
Grades: 5-8
| 242 students
195 20th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2658
Grades: 5-6
| 249 students
215 3rd St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-3632
Grades: 7-8
| 287 students
221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Waverly, IA 50677
(319) 352-2754
Grades: K-4
| 225 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bremer County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Bremer County, IA include Denver Senior High School, Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School and Janesville Junior-senior High School. Bremer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Bremer County?
6 public high schools are located in Bremer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bremer County?
Bremer 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 Bremer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bremer County include: Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School vs. Denver Senior High School, Denver Senior High School vs. Waverly-shell Rock Senior High School
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