For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 210 students in Garwin, IA.
The top ranked public high school in Garwin, IA is Gmg Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garwin, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Garwin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Garwin, 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 Gmg Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Garwin, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Garwin, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Grades: 6-8
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Garwin, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Garwin, IA include Gmg Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in Garwin?
1 public high schools are located in Garwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwin?
Garwin public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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