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Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 732 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IA are Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School and Fairfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jefferson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Jefferson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 E Broadway
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Jefferson St
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
401 West Stone
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IA include Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School and Fairfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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