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

Best Lee County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,473 students in Lee County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA are Central Lee High School, Fort Madison High School and Keokuk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lee County, IA public high schools have an score of 61% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Lee County, IA public high school have a of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Central Lee 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 15% 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 Lee County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Central Lee High School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
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2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510

Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Fort Madison High School

(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
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2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862

Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #33.

Keokuk High School

(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
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2285 Middle Rd
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2542

Gr: 9-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lee County, IA

Lee County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

520 North 20th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222

Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Denmark Elementary School (Closed 2013)

502 Academy Ave
Denmark, IA 52624
(319) 528-4337

Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093

Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2008)

1402 S 7th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460

Gr: 1-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Richardson Elementary School (Closed 2024)

3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765

Gr: PK-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Wells-carey Elementary School (Closed 2013)

918 Timea St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581

Gr: 1-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IA include Central Lee High School, Fort Madison High School and Keokuk High School.

How many public high schools are located in Lee County?

3 public high schools are located in Lee County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?

Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lee County include: Fort Madison High School vs. Central Lee High School, Keokuk High School vs. Central Lee High School, Central Lee High School vs. Fort Madison High School