For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 594 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton High School and Red Oak Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Montgomery County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Oak Junior/senior High School, with 90-94% 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 Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 7-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Gr: 6-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IA include Stanton High School and Red Oak Junior/senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
2 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County 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).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Stanton High School vs. Red Oak Junior/senior High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Stanton High School
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