For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 553 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Emmet County, IA are North Union High School and Estherville Lincoln Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Emmet County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Union High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Emmet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Union High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Estherville Lincoln Central High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Central Ave
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2659
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
218 South 1st St
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Grades: PK-4
| 143 students
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
119 W. 2nd Ave N
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Grades: 2
| 108 students
315 N 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Grades: 3-4
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Emmet County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Emmet County, IA include North Union High School and Estherville Lincoln Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Emmet County?
2 public high schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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