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

Best Wright County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 935 students in Wright County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Wright County, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows High School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wright County, IA public high schools have an score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Wright County, IA public high school have a of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Clarion-goldfield-dows 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clarion-goldfield-dows High School

(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
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1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895

Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: #22.

Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
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411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300

Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #33.

Belmond-klemme Alternative School

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300

Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #44.

Eagle Grove High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
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415 Nw 2nd Street
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-5143

Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

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Wright County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Dows Elementary School (Closed 2015)

404 Park Ave.
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162

Gr: PK-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Dowscal Middle School (Closed 2006)

404 Park Ave
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163

Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Goldfield Elementary School (Closed 2009)

300 School St
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173

Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Lela Howland Elementary School (Closed 2008)

218 N Jackson
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603

Gr: PK-1 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2008)

201 N Western
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126

Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Parker Elementary School (Closed 2009)

611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300

Gr: 2-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Ramsay Elementary School (Closed 2009)

503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300

Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Wright County, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows High School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School.

How many public high schools are located in Wright County?

4 public high schools are located in Wright County.

What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?

Wright County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).