For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 277 students in Eldon, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Eldon, IA is Cardinal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldon, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Eldon have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Eldon, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cardinal 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 Eldon, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4045 Ashland Rd
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Eldon, IA 52554
(641) 652-7531
Grades: 9-12
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Eldon, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Eldon, IA include Cardinal High School.
How many public high schools are located in Eldon?
1 public high schools are located in Eldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldon?
Eldon 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).
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