For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 561 students in Fort Madison, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Fort Madison, IA is Fort Madison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Madison, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Fort Madison have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Fort Madison, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Madison High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Fort Madison, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Madison High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Fort Madison, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Gr: PK-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fort Madison, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fort Madison, IA include Fort Madison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fort Madison?
1 public high schools are located in Fort Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Madison?
Fort Madison public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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