For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 400 students in Wellman, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Wellman, IA are Mid-prairie High School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellman, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Wellman have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Wellman, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mid-prairie 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 Wellman, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mid-prairie High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1634 Highway 22 E
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6091
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6091
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Mid-prairie Virtual Academy
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1636 Hwy 22
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6093
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Wellman, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alterntive Learning Cent (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
707 4th St.
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Wellman, IA 52356
(319) 646-6096
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wellman, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Wellman, IA include Mid-prairie High School and Mid-prairie Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Wellman?
2 public high schools are located in Wellman.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellman?
Wellman 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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