For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 240 students in Humeston, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Humeston, IA are Mormon Trail Elementary School and Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Humeston, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Humeston have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Humeston, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mormon Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 S Front St
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Humeston, IA 50123
(641) 877-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Humeston, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Humeston, IA include Mormon Trail Elementary School and Mormon Trail Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Humeston?
2 public schools are located in Humeston.
What is the racial composition of students in Humeston?
Humeston public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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