Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2026)

Best Hancock County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 464 students in Hancock County, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IA are West Hancock High School and Garner-hayfield-ventura High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hancock County, IA public high schools have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.

Hancock County, IA public high school have a of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Garner-hayfield-ventura 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 13% 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 Hancock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Hancock High School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
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420 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863

Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Garner-hayfield-ventura High School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
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605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632

Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hancock County, IA

Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Corwith-wesley High School (Closed 2016)

408 Elm St, 408 Elm St
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304

Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Garner-hayfield Middle School (Closed 2013)

1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809

Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School (Closed 2023)

300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482

Gr: 5-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Kanawha Elementary School (Closed 2006)

423 E. 5th St. Po Box 130
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215

Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

110 E 3rd St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827

Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Woden-crystal Lake Elementary School (Closed 2013)

120 5th St East
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211

Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Woden-crystal Lake- Titonka High School (Closed 2012)

120 5th St
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211

Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IA include West Hancock High School and Garner-hayfield-ventura High School.

How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?

2 public high schools are located in Hancock County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?

Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).