For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 677 students in Delaware County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Delaware County, IA are Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Delaware County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Delaware 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 7% 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 Delaware County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
West Delaware High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Delaware County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E Howard St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-5017
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Delaware County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Delaware County, IA include Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware High School.
How many public high schools are located in Delaware County?
2 public high schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Delaware County include: Maquoketa Valley Senior High School vs. West Delaware High School, West Delaware High School vs. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
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