Best Public High Schools in Greene County (2025-26)

Best Greene County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 473 students in Greene County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA are Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Greene County, IA public high schools have an score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Greene County, IA public high school have a of 78%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Greene County 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 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 Greene County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
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606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111

Gr: 6-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Greene County High School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
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1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188

Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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Greene County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Grand Junction High School (Closed 2013)

405 12th St South
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5721

Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Greene County Intermediate School (Closed 2018)

405 12th Street South
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5741

Gr: 4-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856

Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rippey Elementary School (Closed 2015)

405 12th St S, 405 12th St S
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-2411

Gr: PK-4 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Scranton Elementary School (Closed 2009)

900 Madison
Scranton, IA 51462
(712) 652-3331

Gr: 3-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

South Elementary School (Closed 2011)

204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA include Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Greene County?

2 public high schools are located in Greene County.

What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?

Greene 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).