For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 942 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA are Harris-lake Park High School, Okoboji High School and Spirit Lake High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Dickinson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okoboji High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Dickinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Gr: 6-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Okoboji High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Spirit Lake High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Dickinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Gr: 3-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dickinson County, IA include Harris-lake Park High School, Okoboji High School and Spirit Lake High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dickinson County?
3 public high schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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