For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 503 students in 50138, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 50138, IA is Knoxville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50138 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50138, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50138 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Knoxville High School, with 85-89% 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 50138, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knoxville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 W Madison
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
50138, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Goal Alternative School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
614 E. Washington
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Knoxville, IA 50138
(641) 842-4533
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 50138, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 50138, IA include Knoxville High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50138?
1 public high schools are located in 50138.
What is the racial composition of students in 50138?
50138 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).
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