For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 147 students in Whiting, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Whiting, IA are Whiting Elementary School and Whiting Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiting, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Whiting have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Whiting, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiting Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: PK-6
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Whiting Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Whiting, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Whiting, IA include Whiting Elementary School and Whiting Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Whiting?
2 public schools are located in Whiting.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiting?
Whiting public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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