For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 400 students in 52544, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 52544, IA is Centerville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 52544 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 52544, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 52544 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Centerville 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52544, IA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Chs Drive
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0813
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
52544, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centerville Early Childhood Special Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
838 South 18th
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Grades: PK
| 7 students
320 Drake Ave
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Chs Appanoose Co. Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 East Green St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
505 E. Walsh Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Grades: K-2
| 60 students
603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Grades: K-2
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 52544, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 52544, IA include Centerville High School.
How many public high schools are located in 52544?
1 public high schools are located in 52544.
What is the racial composition of students in 52544?
52544 public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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