For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 682 students in Adel, IA. The top-ranked public high school in Adel, IA is Adm Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adel, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Adel have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.
Adel, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Adm Senior 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 8% 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 Adel, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adm Senior High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Adel, IA 50003
(515) 993-4584
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Adel, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Adel, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Adel, IA include Adm Senior High School. Adel has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Adel?
1 public high schools are located in Adel.
What is the racial composition of students in Adel?
Adel public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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