For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 897 students in Grundy County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IA are Grundy Center High School, Dike-new Hartford High School and Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Grundy County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dike-new Hartford 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grundy County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grundy Center High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1006 M Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-5449
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Dike-new Hartford High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Main St
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Dike, IA 50624
(319) 989-2485
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Blackhawk Street
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Reinbeck, IA 50669
(319) 345-2921
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #44.
Bcluw High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 East Center Street
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Conrad, IA 50621
(641) 366-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 172 students
Grundy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grundy Center Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
802 J Ave
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grundy Center, IA 50638
(319) 825-6257
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 S Monroe P.o. Box 188
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Wellsburg, IA 50680
(641) 869-3816
Grades: K-5
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Grundy County, IA include Grundy Center High School, Dike-new Hartford High School and Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grundy County?
4 public high schools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Grundy County include: Dike-new Hartford High School vs. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School, Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School vs. Dike-new Hartford High School, Grundy Center High School vs. Gladbrook-reinbeck Jr. High & High School
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